Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Inflammation of the sinuses or a sinus, especially in the nasal region.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Inflammation of any sinus, whether an air-sinus or a sinus of the dura mater.
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- noun pathology An
inflammation of theparanasal sinuses .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
Etymologies
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Examples
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Short-term sinusitis can be caused by either a bacterial infection, which may respond to treatment with antibiotics, or a viral infection, which doesn't.
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What typically happens is the chicken may develop sinusitis, which is just inflammation of the sinuses.
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Rhinosinusitis, also called sinusitis, is an inflammation or swelling of the lining in the sinus cavities.
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People with allergies are more likely to develop sinusitis, which is most common in the winter months.
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People with allergies are more likely to develop sinusitis, which is most common in the winter months.
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Untreated, allergies can also lead to infection of the sinuses (called sinusitis) and nasal polyps.
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People with allergies are more likely to develop sinusitis, which is most common in the winter months.
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People with allergies are more likely to develop sinusitis, which is most common in the winter months.
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See your doctor if bad breath persists, which can signal illness, such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, and some lung or stomach problems.
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See your doctor if bad breath persists, which can signal illness, such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, and some lung or stomach problems.
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