First Known Use: circa 1834
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laryngitis
noun lar·yn·gi·tis \ˌla-rən-ˈjī-təs\
medical : a disease in which your throat and larynx become sore so that it is difficult to talk
Full Definition of LARYNGITIS
: inflammation of the larynx
— lar·yn·git·ic \-ˈji-tik\ adjective
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Origin of LARYNGITIS
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LARYNGITIC Defined for Kids
laryngitis
noun lar·yn·gi·tis \ˌler-ən-ˈjī-təs\
Definition of LARYNGITIS for Kids
: swelling and irritation of the larynx in which the voice becomes hoarse or weak and the throat sore
Medical Dictionary
laryngitis
noun lar·yn·gi·tis \ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs\
plural lar·yn·git·i·des \-ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz\
Medical Definition of LARYNGITIS
: inflammation of the larynx
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