sinusitis

noun

si·​nus·​i·​tis ˌsīn-yə-ˈsī-təs 

ˌsī-nə-

: inflammation of a sinus of the skull

Examples of sinusitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consumed in excess and not broken down by enzymatic activity, lactose will ferment and cause digestive problems, inflammation and numerous symptoms (skin disorders, rhinitis, sinusitis, migraines, concentration problems, joint pain...). —Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024

The review published this week from UCSF, also included observational research linking microplastics to reproductive health and chronic sinusitis. —Will Stone, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024

There were antibiotics to knock out the sinusitis, a high-dose course of prednisone, an expectorant to help drain the mush out of my face and famotidine to prevent any reflux from further irritating the vocal anatomy. —Dessa Dessa Tanya Pérez Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 12 June 2024

If your sinusitis flares up as storms roll in, here’s why? —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sinusitis

• adenitis
• arteritis
• blepharitis
• cervicitis
• cholangitis
• choroiditis
• decubitus
• dermatitis
• fasciitis
• gingivitis
• hepatitis
• iritis

Kids Definition

sinusitis

noun

si·​nus·​itis

ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsīt-əs

: inflammation of a sinus

Medical Definition

sinusitis

noun

si·​nus·​itis ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsīt-əs 

: inflammation of a sinus of the skull