vernal catarrh
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vernal conjunctivitis — n conjunctivitis occurring in warm seasons as a result of exposure to allergens * * * conjunctivitis of allergic origin, often associated with hay fever or other forms of atopy. * * * a type of conjunctivitis that is seasonal, usually affects… … Medical dictionary
catarrh — Inflammation of a mucous membrane with increased flow of mucus or exudate. [G. katarrheo, to flow down] nasal c. SYN: rhinitis. vernal c. SYN: vernal conjunctivitis. * * * ca·tarrh kə tär … Medical dictionary
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