laryngitis

/lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/

Etymology

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

laryngitis means an inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.

laryngitis is pronounced /lɛɹɪnˈd͡ʒaɪtɪs/.

noun

An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.“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.”