noun
- Plural of coryza; acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, typically caused by a virus; a common cold.
Usage: Medical or formal term; Chiefly used in medical contexts
Examples
- The clinic saw an increase in coryzas during the winter months.
- Viral coryzas are usually self-limiting and resolve within a week.
- Patients with recurrent coryzas should consult an allergist.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of coryza in the pediatric ward.
- Coryzas spread easily in crowded environments like schools.