coryza

co·ry·za

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-rahy-zuh]
- /kəˈraɪ zə/
- /kəˈrɪzə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-rahy-zuh]
- /kəˈraɪ zə/

Definitions of coryza word

noun coryza acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold 3
noun coryza a cold in the head; acute nasal congestion 3
noun coryza Pathology. acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities; cold in the head. 1
noun coryza Veterinary Pathology. a contagious disease of birds, especially poultry, characterized by the secretion of a thick mucus in the mouth and throat. 1
noun coryza Catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, caused especially by a cold or by hay fever. 1
noun coryza (pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell. 0

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Origin of coryza

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Late Latin < Greek kóryza catarrh

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Parts of speech for Coryza

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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coryza popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for coryza

noun coryza

cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
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.

All 4 Synonyms of coryza