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Meaning of OZENA

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures
 
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 Synonyms: ozaena
 
 See Also: disease

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\O*ze"na\, n. [NL., fr. L. ozaena, Gr. 'o`zaina, fr.
'o`zein to smell.] (Med.)
A discharge of fetid matter from the nostril, particularly if
associated with ulceration of the soft parts and disease of
the bones of the nose.
 

 

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