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An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
Answer for the clue "An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) ", 8 letters:
rhinitis
Alternative clues for the word rhinitis
- Nasal problem: factor in blood disorder is in it
- Allergic inflammation
- Having scratched bottom, chance to embrace scent around rear of khazi, causing inflammation of nose
- Nose inflammation
- Nasal problem? Suggestion is provided about one after runs
- In stir, I got busted in possession of heroin, meaning trouble with the beak
- Nasal inflammation
Word definitions for rhinitis in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rhinitis \Rhi*ni"tis\ (r[-i]*n[imac]"t[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) [syn: coryza ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1829, medical Latin, from rhino- "nose" + -itis .
Usage examples of rhinitis.
Mona went to hospital with rhinitis caused by strong perfume on plane.