sinusitis

American

[sahy-nuh-sahy-tis] / ˌsaɪ nəˈsaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of a sinus or the sinuses.

sinusitis British

/ ˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the membrane lining a sinus, esp a nasal sinus

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Etymology

Origin of sinusitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1900–05; see origin at sinus, -itis

Example Sentences

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Sinusitis is a bit of a “fad-based specialty,” Dr. James N. Palmer, director of rhinology at the University of Pennsylvania, said with a chuckle.

From New York Times • May 12, 2011

Sinusitis, for instance, may require an antibiotic, which means getting a prescription.

From US News • Nov. 24, 2010

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