aerosinusitis
|aer-o-si-nus-i-tis|
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/ˌɛəroʊˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs/
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/ˌeərəʊˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs/
sinus inflammation due to air pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerosinusitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'sinusitis' meaning 'inflammation of the sinuses'.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' combined with 'sinusitis' to form the modern English word 'aerosinusitis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the sinuses due to air pressure changes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the sinuses caused by a change in atmospheric pressure, often experienced by pilots or divers.
The pilot suffered from aerosinusitis during the rapid descent.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 16:36