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pharyngitis vs. laryngitis

pharyngitis
[far-in-jahy-tis] / ˌfær ɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx; sore throat.

laryngitis
[lar-uhn-jahy-tis] / ˌlær ənˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

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