Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laringite
Noun
/lɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
Definition
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, often resulting in a hoarse voice or loss of voice.
Examples
- She lost her voice due to laryngitis and had to communicate through writing for a few days.
- The singer had to cancel her performance because of a severe case of laryngitis.
Meaning
It refers to the swelling and irritation of the vocal cords, typically caused by viral infections, overuse of the voice, or irritants such as smoke.
Synonyms
- Voice box infection
- Throat inflammation
- Vocal cord disease