[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

catarrh \catarrh"\, n. l. catarrhus, gr. ?, ?, a running down,
   rheum, fr. ?; kata` down + ? to flow. see stream. med.
   an inflammatory affection of any mucous membrane, in which
   there are congestion, swelling, and an altertion in the
   quantity and quality of mucus secreted; as, catarrh of the
   stomach; catarrh of the bladder.
   1913 webster

   note: in america, the term catarrh is applied especially to a
         chronic inflammation of, and hypersecretion fron, the
         membranes of the nose or air passages; in england, to
         an acute influenza, resulting a cold, and attended with
         cough, thirst, lassitude, and watery eyes; also, to the
         cold itself.
         1913 webster
see also:
stream 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

catarrh
     n : inflammation of the nose and throat with increased
         production of mucus

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