coryza

Meaning

Noun

  • Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Latin corȳza, from Ancient Greek κόρυζα ("nasal mucus").

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