laryngitis

noun

lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌler-ən-ˈjī-təs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
ˌla-rən-
: inflammation of the larynx
laryngitic adjective

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The cancellation is the third in just as many months, coming after an Oct. 8 postponement due to an undisclosed injury (since deleted from Instagram) and Oct. 22 rescheduling of recent shows as a result of bronchitis and laryngitis. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024 In late October, Timberlake canceled six concerts (Columbus, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Grand Rapids) on The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, citing a bout of bronchitis and laryngitis, and rescheduled those performances for 2025. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 Justin Timberlake has come down with bronchitis and laryngitis, forcing him to push a handful of upcoming tour dates to next year. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024 Advertisement Travel & Experiences As 70 looms, Dave Mason is still ‘Feelin’ Alright’ May 7, 2016 In April, the guitarist — who has collaborated with Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac and other music giants — rescheduled a show in Cincinnati due to laryngitis. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for laryngitis 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laryngitis was in 1815

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“Laryngitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laryngitis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

laryngitis

noun
lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
: inflammation of the larynx

Medical Definition

laryngitis

noun
lar·​yn·​gi·​tis ˌlar-ən-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
plural laryngitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce laryngitis (audio)
: inflammation of the larynx

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