sinusitis

[sahy-nuh-sahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of a sinus or the sinuses.

sinusitis

/ ˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sinusitis¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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