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sinusitis
This term describes a specific medical condition characterized by inflammation. It carries a clinical and diagnostic connotation, typically used in healthcare settings or patient histories to specify the location of an infection rather than using the broader term cold or congestion.
As a medical condition name ending in the suffix -itis, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It refers to the state of inflammation itself rather than individual instances of the disease, meaning it does not take a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
My chronic sinusitis always flares up during the winter months.
I can barely breathe because of this sinusitis.
The doctor suggested a nasal spray to reduce the inflammation from sinusitis.
He missed the meeting because his sinusitis caused a severe headache.
The pressure in my cheeks is a classic sign of sinusitis.
I need to see an ENT specialist for my recurring sinusitis.
Maybe this sinusitis is caused by my seasonal allergies.