rhinitis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
    coryza.

WordNet

Rhi*ni"tis noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. . , the nose + -itis.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Infllammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.

Webster 1913