Rhinitis
/raɪˈnaɪtɪs/noun
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, typically resulting in a runny nose.
Did you know?The term 'rhinitis' combines Greek roots meaning 'nose' and 'flow', reflecting ancient beliefs in bodily humors that influenced health and disease.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ῥίς (rhís)
“Nose.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ῥινίτις (rhinítis)
“Nasal inflammation.”
Late Latin
Latin
rhinītis
“Nasal inflammation, derived from Greek.”
Modern English
English
rhinitis
“Adoption of the term to describe nasal conditions by medical professionals.”
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