Definition

1. Noun:
   • An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge): Coryza is the medical term for the common condition of a runny or stuffy nose, often caused by a cold or allergy. It involves swelling and irritation of the nasal lining.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's primary symptom was coryza, with persistent sneezing and a clear nasal discharge.
  • Allergic coryza is often triggered by pollen or dust.
  • The common cold typically presents with coryza, sore throat, and mild fever.

Advanced Usage

• "Acute coryza": A sudden onset of nasal inflammation, often viral in origin.
  • Acute coryza is a hallmark symptom of rhinovirus infection.
• "Allergic coryza": Nasal inflammation specifically caused by an allergic reaction.
  • She takes antihistamines to manage her seasonal allergic coryza.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhinitis (n): A more general term for inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, of which coryza is a type. Coryza often implies a runny nose, while rhinitis can be runny or congestive.
  • Vasomotor rhinitis is a form not caused by allergy or infection.

Synonyms

• Acute rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal passages with a sudden onset.
• Nasal catarrh: An older term for excessive mucus in the nose or throat.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Coryza" is a specific medical noun and does not form standard phrasal verbs. It is typically used in medical or formal descriptions.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the specific medical term "coryza." The condition is commonly referred to in everyday language as "a runny nose" or "the sniffles.")

Noun

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