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laryngitis

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lar·yn·gi·tis  (lrn-jts)
n.
Inflammation of the larynx.

laryn·gitic (-jtk) adj.

laryngitis
Noun
inflammation of the larynx, causing huskiness or loss of voice

laryngitis  (lrn-jts)
Inflammation of the larynx, usually caused by a virus and characterized by hoarseness.

laryngitis
an inflamed condition of the larynx, producing a sore throat and sometimes loss of voice. — laryngitic, adj.
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ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.laryngitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Translations

laryngitis [lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs] nlaringitis f
laryngitis [lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs] nlaryngite f
laryngitis [lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs] nKehlkopfentzündung f
laryngitis [lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs] nlaringite f

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