rhinitis

American

[rahy-nahy-tis] / raɪˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the nose or its mucous membrane.

rhinitis British

/ raɪˈnaɪtɪs, raɪˈnɪtɪk /

noun

inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose

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Other Word Forms

rhinitic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of rhinitis

First recorded in 1880–85; rhin- + -itis

Example Sentences

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One of the employees said they had been diagnosed with occupational asthma and occupational rhinitis and their lung function had declined by a third.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

She also has ‘allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis,’ a very messy and dangerous situation,” Trump wrote.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2024

That includes veterans suffering from cancer, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertension, sinusitis and other conditions, often related to the respiratory system.

From New York Times • May 21, 2024

The inflammation process plays a crucial role in allergic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

This fact has been used with good results in lupus, otorrhoea, rhinitis and other nasal and laryngeal troubles.

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