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

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Justin Timberlake has come down with bronchitis and laryngitis, forcing him to push a handful of upcoming tour dates to next year. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Travel & Experiences As 70 looms, Dave Mason is still ‘Feelin’ Alright’ May 7, 2016 In April, the guitarist — who has collaborated with Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac and other music giants — rescheduled a show in Cincinnati due to laryngitis. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024 People with laryngitis typically have a raspy voice, vocal fatigue, voice changes, and a dry cough. Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 Sep. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for laryngitis 

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 19 Nov. 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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