Rhinitis

//ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

    "Near-synonyms: rhinosinusitis; coryza; catarrh"

  2. 2
    an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) wordnet
  3. 3
    cold; common cold. broadly, metonymically

    "Near-synonyms: rhinosinusitis; coryza; catarrh"

Synonyms

All synonyms
coryza;catarrhrhinosinusitisappendicitisarthritis

Example

More examples

"Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis is a common condition among the general population in Western countries."

Etymology

From rhin- + -itis.

Related phrases

allergic rhinitishoneymoon rhinitisrhinitis medicamentosarhinitis siccasalt rheumcommon coldmucous membrane

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