RHINITIS

rhinitis, coryza

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhinitis (plural rhinitides)

(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Anagrams

• rishitin

Source: Wiktionary


Rhi*ni"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. -itis.] (Med.)

Definition: Infllammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

7 November 2024

ERASE

(verb) remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

coffee icon