rhinitis

noun

rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnī-təs How to pronounce rhinitis (audio)
: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose

Examples of rhinitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Around 40–60 million Americans have allergic rhinitis (hay fever).4 Allergic rhinitis causes coughing and other symptoms like a stuffy nose and sneezing. Claire Gillespie, Health, 17 Mar. 2024 One reason why Zyrtec works so well is that its active ingredient, cetirizine HCl, is highly effective in reducing inflammatory cells in those who have allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhinitis 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhinitis was in 1829

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“Rhinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinitis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

rhinitis

noun
rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnīt-əs How to pronounce rhinitis (audio)
plural rhinitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce rhinitis (audio)
: 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
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