rhinitis

noun

rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnī-təs 

: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose

Examples of rhinitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

People with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have a family history of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and asthma. —Heidi Cope, Health, 24 Dec. 2024

These trees release huge quantities of pollen in the winter months, which can spark allergic rhinitis or hay fever. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

As with allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis, a doctor can help identify the triggers and determine how to best manage symptoms. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

Seasonal allergic rhinitis is a fairly common problem caused by outdoor and indoor allergens (normally harmless substances the immune system recognizes as foreign). —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rhinitis

• allergic rhinitis

Rhymes for rhinitis

• arthritis
• bronchitis
• bursitis
• detritus
• gastritis
• glossitis
• mastitis
• metritis
• nephritis
• neuritis
• orchitis
• osteitis

Medical Definition

rhinitis

noun

rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnīt-əs 

plural rhinitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose marked especially by rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and itching, and sneezing

also : any of various conditions characterized by rhinitis see allergic rhinitis, rhinitis medicamentosa, rhinitis sicca, vasomotor rhinitis