OZENA

ozena, ozaena

(noun) a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


O*ze"na, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. ozaena, Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A discharge of fetid matter from the nostril, particularly if associated with ulceration of the soft parts and disease of the bones of the nose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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