Catarrh: meaning, definitions and examples

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catarrh

 

[ kษ™หˆtษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Catarrh is an excessive discharge or buildup of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body, particularly affecting the nasal passages. It is commonly associated with conditions like colds or allergies.

Synonyms

mucus buildup, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea

Examples of usage

  • She went to the doctor because her catarrh made it difficult to breathe.
  • During allergy season, many people experience catarrh symptoms.
  • His catarrh worsened with the change in weather.
  • The common cold can lead to a case of catarrh.

Translations

Translations of the word "catarrh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น catarrro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Katarrh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batuk pilek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ katar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผปๆฐด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท catarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ catarrh

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nezle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูƒุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรฝma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรฝma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿๅ†’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prehlad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ katar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ catarrh

Word origin

The term 'catarrh' originates from the Greek word 'katarrhฤ', meaning 'to flow down'. This refers to the downward flow of mucus in cases where excess fluid builds up in the nasal passages or other cavities. The word made its way into the English language in the late Middle Ages. Over time, catarrh has been associated with various conditions, particularly respiratory illnesses, as it describes symptomatic mucus discharge that is often linked to infections, allergies, or irritants. The understanding of catarrh has evolved, particularly with modern medicine, and it is now recognized as a symptom rather than a standalone disease. Despite its specific medical implications, the term continues to be used colloquially to describe various respiratory ailments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,130, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.