laryngitis

Meanings

• Noun

  Inflammation of the larynx, causing hoarseness and sometimes loss of voice.

  - "She suffered from laryngitis after singing at the concert."
  - "The doctor diagnosed him with laryngitis and prescribed rest and fluids."

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Variants

List of all variants of laryngitis that leads to same result
laryngitic , laryngitides , laryngitis

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'larynx' (throat) and 'itis' (inflammation).

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Trivia

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1. Laryngitis is not contagious, but the viruses and bacteria that cause it can be.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that hoarseness was caused by a demon living in the throat.

3. Professional voice users, such as singers and public speakers, are more susceptible to developing laryngitis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Voice loss: A condition characterized by the inability to produce sound through the voice box. Laryngitis is a common cause of voice loss.

2. Vocal cord: The two bands of muscle and ligament in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when we speak or sing. Inflammation of the vocal cords can lead to laryngitis.

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Culture

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Laryngitis has been a common ailment throughout history, affecting singers, public speakers, and anyone who overuses their voice. In literature, laryngitis is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a loss of voice or ability to speak out.

How to Memorize "laryngitis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swollen and inflamed larynx, making it difficult for air to pass through and produce sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laryngitis' with hoarseness, loss of voice, and inflammation of the throat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Larynx Is Inflamed' to remember the meaning of laryngitis.

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