laryngismus
/ˌlɛrɪnˈdʒɪzməs/
noun
- A sudden spasm or closure of the vocal cords that can cause difficulty breathing or a crowing sound.
- Doctors monitored the child for signs of laryngismus after the respiratory infection.
- The infant had a mild case of laryngismus that resolved on its own.
- Laryngismus can be frightening but is often brief and not dangerous.