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Definition of Rhinorrhea

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Rhinorrhea: Medical term for a runny nose. From the Greek words "rhinos" meaning "of the nose" and "rhoia" meaning "a flowing."

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