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Laryngitis

//lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness. uncountable, usually

    "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."

  2. 2
    inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing wordnet

Etymology

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

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