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The Medical Definition of Laughter

I looked up as I was researching laughter as medicine. This is the actual medical definition of a laugh. This is the actual scientific definition of a laugh right here.

It's a psycho-physiological reflex, a successive, rhythmic, spasmodic expiration with open glottis and vibration of the vocal chords often accompanied by a baring of teeth and facial grimaces.

That's the medical definition of a laugh. Oh wait, no, that's actually a description of rabies.


This entry last modified on: January 11, 2012 3:08 PM

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Stand-up doc Brad Nieder on why laughter is the best medicine.

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