rhinitis
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.rhi·ni·tis
noun \rī-ˈnī-təs\Definition of RHINITIS
: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose
Origin of RHINITIS
New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1884
rhi·ni·tis
noun \rī-ˈnīt-əs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; rhi·nit·i·des \-ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of RHINITIS
: 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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