Sinusitis

noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses wordnet

Synonyms

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adenoiditisadrenitisappendicitisarteritisarthritisarthritis deformans

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"Streptococcus is a common bacteria found on the skin and in the nose, even in healthy people. But it can also cause acute respiratory illness, sinusitis, some ear infections and pneumonia."

Etymology

From sinus + -itis.

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sinusitis-infertility syndromeparanasal sinus

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