cachinnation
/ (ˌkækɪˈneɪʃən) /
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noun
raucous laughter
psychiatry inappropriate laughter, sometimes found in schizophrenia
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Cacheu, cachexia, cachexia hypophysiopriva, cachexia strumipriva, cachinnate, cachinnation, Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, cachou, cachucha, cacimbo, cacique
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Medical definitions for cachinnation
cachinnation
[ kăk′ə-nā′shən ]
n.
Loud, hard, or compulsive laughter without apparent cause.
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