rhinitis n 1: an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge) [syn: {rhinitis}, {coryza}]
Rhinitis \Rhi*ni"tis\ (r[-i]*n[imac]"t[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils. [1913 Webster]