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Webster 1913 Edition


Laryngitis


Larˊyn-gi′tis

,
Noun.
[NL. See
Larynx
, and
-tis
.]
(Med.)
Inflammation of the larynx.

Definition 2024


laryngitis

laryngitis

English

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.

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References

  • laryngitis” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).