laryngitis

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.

   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.

2. 2
   noun

   inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx

Etymology

Attested since 1822 C.E. Learned borrowing from New Latin laryngitis, from larynx + -itis. By surface analysis, laryng- + -itis.