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catarrh

/kætər/ noun · British & US
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What does catarrh mean?

noun

A discharge of mucus from the nasal passages, often associated with a cold or other respiratory infection. A catarrh is typically characterized by a runny or congested nose.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed her with a bad case of catarrh, which had been plaguing her for weeks."

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