Associations to the word «Rhinitis»

Wiktionary

RHINITIS, noun. (pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
RHINITIS SICCA, noun. (pathology) a type of chronic nasal inflammation where there is little to no nasal secretion, hence introducing discomfort to breathing

Dictionary definition

RHINITIS, noun. An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats