noun
- inflammation of the larynx, typically causing hoarseness or loss of voice
Usage: medical
Examples
- The singer developed laryngitis and had to cancel her concert.
- His laryngitis made it difficult for him to speak above a whisper.
- The doctor diagnosed her with acute laryngitis caused by a viral infection.
- After shouting at the game, he woke up with laryngitis.
- She gargled with salt water to soothe her laryngitis.
- The teacher’s laryngitis forced her to take a few days off work.