laryngopharyngitis
/ləˌrɪŋɡoʊˌfɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
noun
- Inflammation of the larynx and pharynx, often causing a sore throat and hoarseness.
- The doctor diagnosed her with laryngopharyngitis after she complained of a scratchy throat and lost her voice.
- He rested his voice and drank warm tea to soothe the discomfort of laryngopharyngitis.
- Laryngopharyngitis can be caused by a viral infection or by shouting too loudly at a concert.