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Noun: coryza  ku'rI-zu
  1. An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
    "Allergic coryza is a common cause of hay fever symptoms";
    - rhinitis

Derived forms: coryzas

Type of: inflammation, redness, rubor [rare]

Encyclopedia: Coryza