barosinusitis
|bar-o-si-nus-i-tis|
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/ˌbæroʊˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs/
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/ˌbærəʊˌsaɪnəˈsaɪtɪs/
sinus inflammation due to pressure
Etymology
'barosinusitis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'baros' meaning 'weight' or 'pressure' and 'sinusitis' meaning 'inflammation of the sinuses'.
'barosinusitis' was formed by combining 'baro-' from Greek with the medical term 'sinusitis', which has been used in English since the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the sinuses due to pressure changes', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
inflammation of the sinuses caused by changes in atmospheric pressure, often experienced by divers or pilots.
The diver experienced barosinusitis after ascending too quickly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 08:03