Definition of Rhinophyma

1. Noun. Enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.


Medical Definition of Rhinophyma

1. A manifestation of severe acne rosacea resulting in significant enlargement of the nose and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands and surrounding connective tissue. The nose is reddened and marked with numerous telangiectasias. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhinophyma

rhinolophine
rhinomanometer
rhinomanometry
rhinomucormycosis
rhinomycosis
rhinonecrosis
rhinopathy
rhinopharyngeal
rhinopharyngitis
rhinopharyngolith
rhinopharynx
rhinophonia
rhinophore
rhinophores
rhinophycomycosis
rhinophyma (current term)
rhinoplastic
rhinoplasties
rhinoplasty
rhinopneumonitis
rhinopome
rhinopomes
rhinorrhagia
rhinorrhagias
rhinorrhea
rhinorrheas
rhinorrhoea
rhinorrhœa
rhinos
rhinosalpingitis

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