About The Word Catarrh
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Catarrh
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What's The Definition Of Catarrh?
[n] inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
Synonyms | Synonyms for Catarrh: Related Terms | Find terms related to Catarrh: See Also | inflammation | redness | rubor Catarrh In Webster's Dictionary \Ca*tarrh"\, n. [L. catarrhus, Gr. ?, ?, a running down,
rheum, fr. ?; kata` down + ? to flow. See {Stream}.] (Med.)
An inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which
there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the
quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the
stomach; catarrh of the bladder.
Note: In America, the term catarrh is applied especially to a
chronic inflammation of, and hypersecretion fron, the
membranes of the nose or air passages; in England, to
an acute influenza, resulting a cold, and attended with
cough, thirst, lassitude, and watery eyes; also, to the
cold itself.
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