sinusitis

noun

si·​nus·​i·​tis ˌsīn-yə-ˈsī-təs How to pronounce sinusitis (audio)
ˌsī-nə-
: inflammation of a sinus of the skull

Examples of sinusitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most common fungus associated with sinusitis is Aspergillus.8 Fungal sinus infections range widely from mildly irritating to extremely severe and potentially fatal. Kristin Koch, Health, 10 Nov. 2023 Chronic sinusitis causes sinus symptoms for more than three months. Sarah Bradley, Health, 31 Aug. 2023 Medically, inflammation of the nose and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis or sinusitis. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 That, or feeling as though your sinus infections never completely go away, may be signs of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), or chronic sinusitis, according to Dr. Gudis. Melissa Fiorenza, Health.com, 8 Feb. 2022 However, headaches due to sinusitis from bacterial infections are rare.2 Sinus inflammation is also common in people with allergies. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 Billy Idol had to cancel a bunch of dates last year, including a Shaky Knees headlining appearance in Atlanta, due to a sinusitis infection. Rodney Ho, ajc, 27 Jan. 2023 Medically, inflammation of the nose and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis or sinusitis. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 9 May 2023 The chronic sinusitis: absolutely. Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2020 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sinusitis was in 1896

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“Sinusitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinusitis. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

sinusitis

noun
si·​nus·​itis
ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsīt-əs
: inflammation of a sinus

Medical Definition

sinusitis

noun
si·​nus·​itis ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsīt-əs How to pronounce sinusitis (audio)
: inflammation of a sinus of the skull

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