CORYZA

rhinitis, coryza

(noun) an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

coryza (countable and uncountable, plural coryzas or coryzae or coryzæ)

(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.

Source: Wiktionary


Co*ry"za (k-r"z), n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Nasal catarrh.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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