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An Audiologist is a medical doctor who treats conditions and diagnoses diseases of the ear. Audiologists help patients suffering from hearing loss by prescribing medication or a hearing device.
singultus IS the medical name for the more common name of a Hiccup. :p
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An 'Oncologist' specializes in tumours.
Singultus is the state of having the reflex spasms of diaphragm and accompanied by the rapid closure of glottis producing the audible sound.
People who hit themselves could have different diagnoses. It's best to ask a doctor this as they are qualified to diagnose.
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No, an oncologist is a type of medical doctor. He diagnoses and treats cancers.
GastroenterologistA gastroenterologist.
Singultus is a medical term for hiccups, which are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm muscle. This can result in a sudden intake of breath followed by a closure of the vocal cords, creating the characteristic "hic" sound. Singultus is usually benign and resolves on its own, but persistent hiccups may require medical evaluation.
"Hiccup" is a synonym for singultus, both referring to involuntary spasms of the diaphragm followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a distinctive sound.