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coryza

coryza

9.9
A sickness that causes a runny or stuffy nose
  • noun
  • /kəˈraɪzə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coriza
  • Many children catch coryza during the winter months, which leads to a runny nose and congestion.

Examples

  • "Coryza is another name for the common cold—still rampant on Pupil III, as it is on six or seven planets where interesting viral mutations have taken place—just as Mr. Knave is another name for me."

    Fiction book (1999)

  • "The thing to watch out for," he said, "is coryza."

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Coryza has killed more than a few of us, Mr. Knave.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The doctor explained that coryza is often caused by viral infections and results in nasal inflammation.

  • If you experience coryza, it is advisable to rest and stay hydrated to help alleviate your symptoms.

Synonyms

rhinitis
vscoryza
  • Specialized
2 6.8

An illness that makes the inside of the nose swollen and runny

is the same inflammation term referring to the nose mucous membrane
rhinorrhea
vscoryza
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A long runny nose with watery mucus often from a cold or allergies

is inflammation of the nose lining that commonly causes watery discharge
nasopharyngitis
vscoryza
  • Specialized
1 6.3

Swelling and irritation of the area behind the nose and above the throat that causes cold symptoms

is inflammation of the nose lining rather than the area behind it

Surface Forms

coryza singular
coryzas plural

Etymology

Coryza comes from the old Greek word koryza, which meant 'nasal cold' or 'catarrh', a swelling or irritation in the nose that makes it run or become blocked. So today coryza still means the runny or blocked condition of the nose.