Definition

Related to a condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose, often causing a runny nose and congestion.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a coryzal infection, which explained her persistent sneezing and nasal congestion.

Conversation

I heard that the weather is making people feel coryzal lately.

Yeah, I've noticed a lot of my friends are catching colds.

It's probably because of all the temperature changes; it's so unpredictable.

Definitely! I hope I don't end up feeling coryzal too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coryzal → The word 'coryzal' originates from the Greek 'koryza' (meaning a cold or nasal inflammation) combined with the suffix '-al' (meaning pertaining to). Thus, 'coryzal' refers to something pertaining to a cold or nasal inflammation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'koryza' which relates to a cold, and remember that 'coryzal' means something related to that cold or nasal inflammation.

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