LARYNGITIS

laryngitis

(noun) inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

laryngitis (usually uncountable, plural laryngites)

An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

Source: Wiktionary


Lar`yn*gi"tis, n. Etym: [NL. See Larynx, and -tis.] (Med.)

Definition: Inflammation of the larynx.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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