pollinosis

[ pol-uh-noh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. hay fever.

pollinosis

/ ˌpɒlɪˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

1. pathol a technical name for hay fever

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollinosis¹

1920–25; < New Latin, equivalent to pollin- (stem of pollen ) pollen + -osis

Example Sentences

Usually, MCs play a central role in allergic diseases, including pollinosis and severe food allergies.

From Science Daily

When the intimate connection of pollinosis and culture has been firmly grasped by the public mind, the complaint will perhaps come to be looked upon like gout, as a sign of breeding.

From Project Gutenberg

I would fain treat pollinosis in the way Mr. Lee might discuss it, but that is impossible.

From Project Gutenberg