Definition

Noun: A medical condition characterized by the abnormal narrowing or constriction of the nasal passages or cavities.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in medical and clinical contexts to describe a pathological anatomical condition affecting the nose. * The patient's chronic congestion was diagnosed as being caused by rhinostenosis. * Surgical intervention may be required to correct severe rhinostenosis.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often qualified to specify the location or cause, e.g., (affecting both sides) or (present from birth).

Variants and Related Words

• Stenosis (n.): The general medical term for the abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure. is a type of stenosis specific to the nasal passages.

Synonyms

• Nasal obstruction (a broader, more general term)
• Nasal stricture (a less common synonym)

Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning within medical terminology.

Noun

1. narrowing of the passages in the nasal cavities