Coryzas

/kəˈraɪzəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coryza; multiple instances or different types of common colds or nasal inflammation conditions.

Etymology

English plural of coryza, following standard English pluralization rules applied to the Greek-origin medical term.

Kelly Says

Even though we mostly talk about 'catching a cold' in singular form, doctors might discuss different coryzas because there are actually hundreds of different viruses that cause that runny nose!

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