Valsalva maneuver

One entry found for Valsalva maneuver.

Main Entry: Val·sal·va maneuver
Pronunciation: val-'sal-v&-
Function: noun
Etymology: Antonio Maria Valsalva died 1723 Italian anatomist
: a forceful attempt at expiration when the airway is closed at some point; especially : a conscious attempt made while holding the nostrils closed and keeping the mouth shut (as for the purpose of adjusting middle ear pressure) -- called also Valsalva