nasitis

/næˈsɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A supposed or affected fondness for the nose; excessive preoccupation with nasal passages.

“The doctor diagnosed her with nasitis, a condition where she was obsessively cleaning her nostrils.”

2. noun

A type of nasal mucosa inflammation or infection.

“After several days of having a runny nose, I was diagnosed with nasitis and prescribed antibiotics.”

Synonyms

  • nasalitis
  • rhinitis

Antonyms

  • nasal health