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; sinus, -itis

Example Sentences

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NHS England said patients can get prescription-only medication – traditionally dispensed by GPs – at pharmacies for a range of common conditions, including a sore throat, sinusitis and earache.

From BBC

Hosting him will be King Charles and a full line-up of senior royals, currently including Queen Camilla, who had to miss the Duchess of Kent's funeral on Tuesday because she was suffering from acute sinusitis.

From BBC

Queen Camilla has pulled out of attending the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, with "deep regret", with Buckingham Palace saying she is recovering from acute sinusitis.

From BBC

The Pharmacy First service, launched in January in England, extended the range of services chemists can provide, including treatment of sinusitis, earache and shingles.

From BBC

Barometric pressure sinusitis, otherwise known as barosinusitis, is an established medical condition in which people feel intense sinus headaches and inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times

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