ca·tarrh (k -tär )n. Inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat. [Middle English catarre, from Old French catarrhe, from Late Latin catarrhus, from Greek katarrous, from katarrein, to flow down : kata-, cata- + rhein, to flow; see sreu- in Indo-European roots.] ca·tarrh al, ca·tarrhous adj.ca·tarrh al·ly adv. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | catarrhal - of or relating to a catarrh; "catarrhal fever is any of several respiratory or oral diseases of livestock such as bluetongue in horses and sheep" |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|