In acute laryngitis, which is the most common cause of voice loss and hoarseness, you suddenly lose your voice or become hoarse. 1  Acute laryngitis can result from: 2  Viral infection. Viral infections, such as those that cause the common cold, can cause your vocal cords to swell. 3  Bacterial throat infection.
The definition of a hood is slang for a neighborhood. An example of a hood is what youâd call the area in which you live in the inner city. Hood is defined as the front top of a car or other vehicle that covers and protects the engine, or a protective covering that removes fumes or exhaust.
The hood (American English) or bonnet (British English) is the hinged cover over the engine of motor vehicles that allows access to the engine compartment (or trunk on rear-engine and some mid-engine vehicles) for maintenance and repair.