laryngitis

noun

lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌler-ən-ˈjī-təs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
ˌla-rən-
: inflammation of the larynx
laryngitic adjective

Examples of laryngitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most voice loss is the result of laryngitis, a viral infection that is usually mild and resolves in about three to seven days. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024 Cash was around 70 at the time and had been suffering from the flu and laryngitis. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024 My laryngitis was possibly the product of a sinus infection, which was probably still active. Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024 Other complications can affect the lungs, throat, or mouth, and include asthma, the wearing away of tooth enamel, and laryngitis, which causes inflammation of the voice box. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for laryngitis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laryngitis was in 1815

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“Laryngitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laryngitis. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

laryngitis

noun
lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
: inflammation of the larynx

Medical Definition

laryngitis

noun
lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
plural laryngitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
: inflammation of the larynx

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