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atrophic rhinitis

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Main Entry: atrophic rhinitis
Function: noun
1 : a chronic disease of swine that is characterized by purulent inflammation of the nasal mucosa, atrophy of thenasal conchae, and abnormal swelling and distortion of the face
2 : OZENA
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atrophic rhinitis n.
Chronic rhinitis with thinning of the mucous membrane, often associated with crust formation and foul-smelling discharge.

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