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Definition of: laryngismus
(lar′ən·jiz′məs) noun
1. Pathol. Spasm of the muscles of the glottis.
2. A disease of horses caused by paralysis of muscles of the larynx; roaring. [<NL <Gk. laryngismos shouting <laryngizein shout <larynx, laryngos larynx]
—lar′yn·gis′mal adjective
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