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Vinony

laryngitis

noun

  1. inflammation of the larynx
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/ / /læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/

noun

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

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

    “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.”