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Nasal polyp

OtolaryngologyImportant

Benign growths of inflamed tissue in the nasal lining that can cause obstruction and reduced sense of smell.

Korean

비용종

코 점막의 염증 조직이 자란 양성 병변으로 코 막힘과 후각 저하를 유발할 수 있다.

French

Polype nasal

Croissance bénigne de tissu inflammé dans la muqueuse nasale pouvant causer obstruction et diminution de l'odorat.

Word parts

  • nas/oRoot(Latin) Nose
  • polyp/oRoot(Latin) Polyp (a growth from a mucous membrane)

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