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Answer for the clue "An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) ", 8 letters:
rhinitis

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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.