Laryngitis ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Laryngitis ( noun )

Inflammation of the larynx, the organ that produces sound in the vocal tract, which results in hoarseness and difficulty speaking.

Origin:

From greek laryngos meaning "larynx" + -itis meaning "inflammation".

Examples:

1. The singer's laryngitis caused her to cancel her concert.
2. The actor had to take a break from the play because of laryngitis.
3. The teacher's laryngitis made it hard for her to speak in class.
4. He developed laryngitis from speaking at too many events without resting his voice.
5. The patient's laryngitis was caused by a viral infection.

(As a verb)

Laryngitis ( verb )

Inflammation of the larynx, the organ that produces sound in the vocal tract, which results in hoarseness and difficulty speaking.

Origin:

From greek laryngos meaning "larynx" + -itis meaning "inflammation".

Examples:

1. The singer's laryngitis caused her to cancel her concert.
2. The actor had to take a break from the play because of laryngitis.
3. The teacher's laryngitis made it hard for her to speak in class.
4. He developed laryngitis from speaking at too many events without resting his voice.
5. The patient's laryngitis was caused by a viral infection.