Look up: Catarrh

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   Catarrh
   Catarrh is the inflammation of a mucous membrane, particularly that of the nose, throat or bronchial tubes, causing an increased flow of mucus.
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   catarrh
   [n] - inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
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   Catarrh
   A vague term - Inflammation of a mucous membrane i.e. a surface structure that produces mucus. It can mean any mucous membrane (see below for an explanation of surface) but will usually mean the air passages of the head, throat and lungs, with a copious discharge of sticky or slimy mucus - Term meaning the mucus itself - In modern Britain catarrh u ...
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   Catarrh
   inflammation of a mucous membranes of the head and throat, with a flow of mucous. Bronchial catarrh was bronchitis; suffocative catarrh was croup; urethral catarrh was gleet; vaginal catarrh was leukorrhea; epidemic catarrh was the same as influenza. Synonyms: cold, coryza. Catarrhal bronchitis is acute bronchitis
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   Catarrh
   Inflamed mucous membranes, an older term that usually implied excess secretions, particularly with congestion.
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   Catarrh
   An inflammation of the mucous membranes with a free discharge. This has special reference to the air passages of the head and throat, e.g. hayfever, rhinitis, influenza, bronchitis, pharyngitis, asthma.
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   Catarrh
   Ca·tarrh' noun [ Latin catarrhus , Greek ..., ..., a running down, rheum, from ...; kata` down + ... to flow. See Stream .] (Medicine) An inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the stomach; catarrh of the bladder. » In Am ...
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   catarrh
   <otolaryngology> Inflammation of a mucous membrane, with a free discharge (Hippocrates), especially such inflammation of the air passages of the head and throat. ... Origin: L. Catarrhus, Gr. Katarrhein = to flow down ... (16 Mar 1998) ...
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   catarrh
   noun inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
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    Catarrh
    `Catarrh` (kÉâ„¢-tär') is a discharge or mucus blockage caused by the swelling of the mucous membranes. Its presence is a symptom usually associated with the common cold and chesty coughs, but can also be found in patients with middle ear infections, tonsillitis, sinusitis or an adenoid infection. Some blockages may be chronic. `Catarrhal Exudate` - An Exudate characterised by the presence of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and mucus with hyperaemia ...
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    catarrh
    (kә-tahr´) inflammation of a mucous membrane (particularly of the head and throat), with free discharge of mucus. adj., catar´rhal., adj.
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    Catarrh
    • (n.) An inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the stomach; catarrh of the bladder.
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    catarrh
    (L. catarrhus, from Gr. katarrhein to flow down) inflammation of a mucous membrane, with a free discharge (Hippocrates); especially such inflammation of the air passages of the head and throat.
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    catarrh
    Inflammation of a mucous membrane with increased flow of mucus or exudate. [G. katarrhe, to flow down]
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