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laryngitis.

An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/General-American/læɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/Received-Pronunciation
  1. An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

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

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