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hiccup
A brief involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that may follow dietary or alcoholic excess and rapid eating. It may also be a symptom of uremia, mineral disorders, and brain-stem disease. Re-breathing into a paper bag or repeated swallowing are effective remedies.
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