Painful Spasms of the Throat Triggered by Swallowing or the Sight

question 2

Multiple Choice

Painful spasms of the throat triggered by swallowing or the sight of water is called

• A) hydrophobia.
• B) hydrophagia.
• C) tetany.
• D) paralysis.
• E) aquaphobia.

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