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laryngitis

/ˌlærɪŋˈɡaɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does laryngitis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the larynx, often causing hoarseness or loss of voice. This condition can be acute or chronic.

Example

"After a week of shouting at the concert, she developed laryngitis and had to rest her voice for a few days."

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