Sinusitis
Also called Sinus infection
OtolaryngologyFamily MedicineImportant
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, most commonly triggered by viral upper respiratory infection, with bacterial superinfection occurring in a minority of cases.
Korean
부비동염(축농증)
바이러스 또는 세균 감염이나 알레르기로 인한 부비동 점막의 염증; 코막힘·안면 통증·농성 비루를 특징으로 함.
French
Sinusite
Inflammation des sinus paranasaux, déclenchée dans la plupart des cas par une infection virale des voies respiratoires supérieures.
Word parts
sinus/oRoot(Latin) Sinus, cavity-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation