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Rhinorrhea

Also called Runny nose

OtolaryngologyFamily MedicineEssential

Excessive nasal discharge that may be clear (viral infection, allergy, or cerebrospinal fluid leak) or purulent (bacterial sinusitis).

Korean

비루(콧물)

과도한 비강 분비물; 투명(바이러스 감염·알레르기·뇌척수액 누출)이나 화농성(세균 감염)으로 구분.

French

Rhinorrhée(Écoulement nasal)

Écoulement nasal excessif ; peut être clair (rhinite virale, allergie, fuite de LCR) ou purulent (sinusite bactérienne).

Word parts

  • rhin/oRootNose
  • -rrheaSuffix(Greek) Flow, discharge

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