coryza

[kuh-rahy-zuh]

noun

1. Pathology.,  acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities; cold in the head.

2. Veterinary Pathology.,  a contagious disease of birds, especially poultry, characterized by the secretion of a thick mucus in the mouth and throat.

coryza

/ kəˈraɪzə /

noun

1. acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold

Other Word Forms

• coryzal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coryza¹

1625–35; < Late Latin < Greek kóryza catarrh

Word History and Origins

Origin of coryza¹

C17: from Late Latin: catarrh, from Greek koruza

Example Sentences

She was admitted to a hospital there on Jan. 29, a day after she first experienced symptoms of the novel virus, which in her case included cough, sore throat, coryza and conjunctivitis, or pink eye.

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Colds and Coughs.—Colds, or coryza, beset dogs as they do humans, but in lesser degree.

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The expression of the countenance is changed, in part by the appearance characterizing an ordinary attack of coryza of considerable or great severity, and in part by anxiety and depression.

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In all cases the coryza was very severe, and in previous years lasted, in spite of all treatment, from four to eight weeks.

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You cultivate it at the risk of coryza over the newly-filled graves of dead friends.

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When To Use

What is coryza?

Coryza is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities. In birds, coryza is an infectious disease that causes a buildup of mucus in the mouth and throat.Inflammation is a general medical term that refers to swelling, pain, tenderness, or any other irritation that results from the body fighting an illness. The mucous membrane is the inner lining of the nose, sinuses, and throat.Symptoms of coryza include sneezing and mucus dripping out of the nose (commonly called a runny nose).Coryza is not a disease itself. Instead it’s often considered to be a symptom of a non-serious disease. Coryza or acute coryza is sometimes used as a synonym for the common cold, a common disease that is usually the result of a mild viral infection. Sometimes coryza is the only symptom of a particularly mild case of the common cold.In birds, especially poultry such as chickens, coryza, or infectious coryza, is a contagious disease that is a major concern. It can lead to death in about 20% of chickens and may otherwise lead to secondary infections. For animals that avoid dead and further infections, their growth may be stunted and their ability to lay eggs decreased. For farmers, who usually raise chickens to sell their meat or eggs, this disease can also hurt their profits.