Glottitis

/ɡlɒˈtaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the glottis; a medical condition causing swelling and irritation of the vocal cords and surrounding tissue.

Etymology

From 'glottis' + '-itis' (suffix meaning inflammation). This medical term follows the standard naming pattern for inflammatory conditions.

Kelly Says

Glottitis can steal your voice in days—it's why doctors take vocal cord health seriously, because swelling in such a tiny space creates huge problems for speech and breathing.

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