Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or causing the shrinkage of a part or organ, especially of the nose, as a result of a disease.

“The patient suffered from stegnotic rhinitis, a condition causing the nasal passages to shrink.”

2. noun

A disease that causes the shrinkage of a part or organ, especially of the nose.

“The doctor specialized in treating various forms of stegnotic diseases, including those affecting the nose and face.”