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.
auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; he needs a car to get to work. hood ornament - an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer. protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; they had no protection from the fallout; wax provided protection for the floors.