A chronic disease of the NOSE of an in?ammatory nature, combined with atrophy of the mucous membrane and the formation of extremely foul-smelling crusts in the interior of the nose. (See also NOSE, DISORDERS OF.) Health Source: Medical Dictionary Author: Health Dictionary
n. a disorder of the nose in which the mucous membranes inside the nose become atrophied, with the production of an offensive discharge and crusts. Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin
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