laryngitis

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Pronunciation

/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/

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/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ · /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/

Definition of laryngitis

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noun

(uncountable, usually)An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

“The moment had come for the honeyed word. I lowered my voice to a confidential murmur, but on her inquiring if I had laryngitis raised it again.”

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Attested since 1822 C.E. Learned borrowing from New Latin laryngitis, from larynx + -itis. By surface analysis, laryng- + -itis.

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