laryngitis

[ lar-uhn-jahy-tis ]

nounPathology.
  1. inflammation of the larynx, often with accompanying sore throat, hoarseness or loss of voice, and dry cough.

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Origin of laryngitis

1
First recorded in 1815–25; laryng- + -itis

Other words from laryngitis

  • lar·yn·git·ic [lar-uhn-jit-ik], /ˌlær ənˈdʒɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for laryngitis

laryngitis

/ (ˌlærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs) /


noun
  1. inflammation of the larynx

Derived forms of laryngitis

  • laryngitic (ˌlærɪnˈdʒɪtɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for laryngitis

laryngitis

[ lăr′ĭn-jītĭs ]


  1. Inflammation of the larynx, usually caused by a virus and characterized by hoarseness.

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