Coryzal
/kəˈraɪ.zəl/noun
Relating to coryza, inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes accompanied by a runny nose.
Did you know?Coryzal ultimately comes from Ancient Greek κορύζα, meaning nasal discharge or catarrh, although the deeper origin of the Greek term is uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κορύζα (kóryza)
“Nasal discharge or catarrh”
Late Antiquity
Latin
coryza
“A cold or nasal catarrh”
Middle Ages
Medieval Latin
coryza
“Nasal disorder involving mucus or inflammation”
19th Century
French
coryzal
“Relating to coryza”
19th Century
English
coryzal
“Pertaining to coryza or nasal inflammation”
Modern English
English
coryzal
“Associated with a runny, inflamed nose”
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