Laryngitis

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /læɹɪnˈdÊ’ajɾɪs/

Origin

Attested since 1822 CE; from Latin larynx, from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ, + -itis.

Full definition of laryngitis

Noun

1. An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.
• 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, 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.