Rhinitis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhinitis is a noun meaning (medicine, finding) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Meaning
(medicine, finding) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
More Meanings
- (medicine, loosely, metonymic, disease entity) cold; common cold.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: rhinosinusitis; coryza; catarrh
Word Forms
- rhinitides
Synonyms for rhinitis
Depending on context, synonyms include rhinosinusitis, coryza, catarrh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coryza, catarrh, rhinopneumonitis, oculorhinitis, rhinosinusitis, rhinolaryngitis.
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