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- [kuh-tahr]
- /kəˈtɑr/
- /kəˈtɑːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-tahr]
- /kəˈtɑr/
Definitions of catarrh word
- uncountable noun catarrh Catarrh is a medical condition in which a lot of mucus is produced in your nose and throat. You may get catarrh when you have a cold. 3
- noun catarrh inflammation of a mucous membrane with increased production of mucus, esp affecting the nose and throat in the common cold 3
- noun catarrh the mucus so formed 3
- noun catarrh inflammation of a mucous membrane, esp. of the nose or throat, causing an increased flow of mucus 3
- noun catarrh Pathology. inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially of the respiratory tract, accompanied by excessive secretions. 1
- noun catarrh Excessive discharge or buildup of mucus in the nose or throat, associated with inflammation of the mucous membrane. 1
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Origin of catarrh
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin catarrhus < Greek katárrous literally, down-flowing, equivalent to katarr(eîn) to flow down (kata- cata- + rheîn to flow) + -ous, variant of -eos (theme vowel + adj. suffix)
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Parts of speech for Catarrh
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catarrh popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
catarrh usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catarrh
noun catarrh
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- coryza — acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold
- mucus — a viscous, slimy mixture of mucins, water, electrolytes, epithelial cells, and leukocytes that is secreted by glands lining the nasal, esophageal, and other body cavities and serves primarily to protect and lubricate surfaces.
- phlegm — the thick mucus secreted in the respiratory passages and discharged through the mouth, especially that occurring in the lungs and throat passages, as during a cold.
Top questions with catarrh
- what is catarrh?
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- how to get rid of catarrh at back of throat?
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- how to prevent catarrh?
- how to get rid of catarrh in ears?
- how to break up catarrh?
- how to remove catarrh from ears?
- how to remove catarrh in throat?
- how do you get rid of catarrh?
- how to treat catarrh in throat?
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