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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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The institute has published its recommendations for the tablet, made by ALK-Abello, which is an option to treat moderate-to-severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

A telltale sign of the arrival of spring is the onset of seasonal allergic rhinitis, usually marked by a runny nose, watery and red eyes, or an itchy throat, ears, and palate.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

One of the most common allergic conditions is seasonal allergic rhinitis, otherwise known as hay fever.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023

It produces rhinitis of the nasal passages, which I see you observed, but did not understand.

From The War Terror by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

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