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co·ry·za  (k-rz)

n.

See cold.

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[Late Latin corza, from Greek koruza, catarrh.]

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coryza [kəˈraɪzə]

n

(Medicine / Pathology) acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold

[from Late Latin: catarrh, from Greek koruza]

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coryza - an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) rhinitis inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat allergic rhinitis - rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction