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pharyngitis vs. laryngitis

[ far-in-jahy-tis ]
noun
  1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.
[ lar-uhn-jahy-tis ]
noun
  1. inflammation of the larynx, often with accompanying sore throat, hoarseness or loss of voice, and dry cough.

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