Etymology

ozaena

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Today it means: An atrophic type of chronic non-specific rhinitis characterized by a foul odor from the nose, now considered rare. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ὄζαινα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromὄζαινα
  2. English todayozaena

From Ancient Greek ὄζαινα (ózaina).

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