Definition of RHINITIS

rhinitis

Plural: rhinitides

Noun

  • Inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose.
  • an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
  • Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
  • cold; common cold.

Examples

  • A frustrating Scrabble game can give you rhinitis, making your eyes water and nose run.

Origin / Etymology

From rhin- + -itis.

Synonyms

coryza

Scrabble Score: 11

rhinitis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
rhinitis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rhinitis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

rhinitis: valid Words With Friends Word