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Catarrh vs Catarrhy - What's the difference?

catarrh | catarrhy |

As a noun catarrh

is (pathology) inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

As an adjective catarrhy is

characterised by catarrh; mucous.

catarrh

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
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    • See also

    * cold * flu * grippe, grip * influenza * sinusitis

    catarrhy

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterised by catarrh; mucous.