laryngitis
/ˌlɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation or swelling of the larynx (voice box), often causing hoarseness or loss of voice.
- Laryngitis is common after shouting at a loud concert or sporting event.
- Resting your voice is the best treatment for laryngitis.
- She had laryngitis and could only whisper for three days.