laryngitis

[ lar-uhn-jahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the larynx, often with accompanying sore throat, hoarseness or loss of voice, and dry cough.

laryngitis

/ ˌlærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs; ˌlærɪnˈdʒɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of the larynx

laryngitis

/ lăr′ĭn-jī′tĭs /

1. Inflammation of the larynx, usually caused by a virus and characterized by hoarseness.

Derived Forms

• laryngitic, adjective

Other Words From

• lar·yn·git·ic [lar-, uh, n-, jit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of laryngitis¹

First recorded in 1815–25; laryng- + -itis

Example Sentences

Justin Timberlake has postponed six of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour concerts so he can recover from bronchitis and laryngitis.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the influence of drugs like cocaine, the brothers were set to perform at MTV Unplugged in London but Liam who claimed he had laryngitis missed the performance.

From Salon

For what it’s worth, Washington died in 1799 of epiglottitus and acute laryngitis.

From Slate

On previous tours, she exhausted herself to the point of physical illness: pneumonia, laryngitis, influenza and more.

From Los Angeles Times