noun
rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction
• Hypernyms: ↑rhinitis, ↑coryza, ↑hypersensitivity reaction
• Hyponyms: ↑hay fever, ↑pollinosis
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Pathol.
a condition characterized by head congestion, sneezing, tearing, and swelling of the nasal mucous membranes, caused by an allergic reaction. Cf. hay fever.
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allergic rhinitis noun
Hay fever
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Main Entry: ↑allergy
Useful english dictionary. 2012.