sinusitis
nounfemininetécnico/sinuˈzitɨ/medium
si·nu·si·te
Definition
Inflammation of the lining of the sinuses.
Nasal congestion and facial pain are common symptoms of sinusitis.
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for her bacterial sinusitis.
Common collocations
acute sinusitischronic sinusitistreat sinusitis
Etymology
Do latim 'sinus' (seio, cavidade) + sufixo '-ite'.