catarrh

/kə'tɑ:/

Thân thiện

A person uses a tissue to relieve catarrh symptoms.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus: A medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose and throat, leading to excessive mucus production, congestion, and a runny nose.

Usage

• General Use: The term is used to describe a common symptom of colds, allergies, or other upper respiratory infections.
• Medical/Formal Context: It is a formal medical term for a specific type of inflammatory condition of the mucous membranes.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He was suffering from a bad case of catarrh, which made it difficult to breathe.
  • The persistent catarrh was a symptom of her seasonal allergies.

Advanced Usage

• "To have catarrh": To be suffering from the symptoms of catarrh.
  • She has had catarrh for over a week now.

Variants and Related Words

• Catarrhal (adj): Relating to or affected by catarrh.
  • He had a catarrhal infection.

Synonyms

• Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane.
• Nasal congestion: Blockage of the nasal passages.
• Post-nasal drip: Excess mucus dripping down the back of the throat.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term specifically refers to the inflammatory condition and its symptoms (excess mucus), not to the mucus itself. It is not a synonym for "phlegm" or "snot," which are the substances produced.

Học thuật

Noun

1. inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus