laryngitis

English

Etymology

Attested since 1822 CE; from Latin larynx, from Ancient Greek λάρυγξ (lárunx), +‎ -itis.

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /læɹɪnˈdʒajtɪs/

Noun

laryngitis (usually uncountable, plural laryngites)

  1. An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.
    • 1960, P. G. Wodehouse, Jeeves in the Offing, chapter XI:
      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.

Translations

References
  • “laryngitis” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.
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