Main Entry: rhi·ni·tis

Pronunciation: \rī-ˈnīt-əs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural rhi·nit·i·des \-ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz\

: 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