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Answer for the clue "A closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs ", 12 letters:
laryngospasm

Word definitions for laryngospasm in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In medicine , laryngospasm is an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction ( spasm ) of the vocal folds . The condition typically lasts less than 60 seconds, but in some cases can last 20-30 minutes and causes a partial blocking of breathing in, while ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An uncontrolled, spasmodic closure of the larynx

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a closure of the larynx that blocks the passage of air to the lungs