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Rhinorrhea

Definition:

Rhinorrhea is a medical term that refers to the excessive discharge of nasal mucus.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: The condition of having excessive nasal discharge.

Example: The common cold often causes rhinorrhea.

Sense 2:

Noun: The symptom of having a runny nose.

Example: Allergies can lead to rhinorrhea.

Sense 3:

Noun: The act or process of the nasal discharge.

Example: The persistent rhinorrhea made breathing difficult for the patient.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Relating to or affected by excessive nasal discharge.

Example: The rhinorrheal symptoms were accompanied by sneezing and congestion.