laryngitis
pronunciation
How to pronounce laryngitis in British English:
UK [ˌlærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs]
How to pronounce laryngitis in American English:
US [ˌlærənˈdʒaɪtɪs]
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- Noun:
- inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
Word Origin
- laryngitis (n.)
- 1822, Medical Latin, from comb. form of larynx (q.v.) + -itis "inflammation."
Example
- 1. Never felt better , except I ve got laryngitis .
- 2. You impressed me through your laryngitis .
- 3. Because teachers often voice , many teachers have laryngitis .
- 4. Is this an impatient laryngitis ?
- 5. His talks with leaders at every stop left him with laryngitis .