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



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