laryngotracheobronchitis

noun

An inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, especially a viral infection (such as croup) characterized by a harsh cough, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing.

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Meanings

nounlaryngotracheobronchitis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, especially a viral infection (such as croup) characterized by a harsh cough, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing.

Origin

From laryngo- + tracheo- + bronchitis.

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laryngotracheobronchitis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laryngotracheobronchitis

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “laryngotracheobronchitis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/laryngotracheobronchitis.

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