CEFR B2

sinus infection

noun

Meaning

Inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, typically caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.

Examples

My doctor prescribed antibiotics because my sinus infection was caused by bacteria.
Persistent facial pressure is a common symptom of a chronic sinus infection.

Synonyms: sinusitis

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sinus infection (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsaɪnəs ɪnˈfɛkʃən

Definition

Inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, typically caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection.

Examples

My doctor prescribed antibiotics because my sinus infection was caused by bacteria.
Persistent facial pressure is a common symptom of a chronic sinus infection.

How to Use sinus infection

have a sinus infection (collocation): to be currently suffering from the condition — "I think I have a sinus infection because my face hurts."
recover from a sinus infection (collocation): to get better after having the illness — "It took her two weeks to fully recover from a sinus infection."

Synonyms of sinus infection

Words with a similar meaning to sinus infection:

sinusitis

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