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Maxillary Sinusitis
Definition 1
An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Inflammation of the maxillary sinus. In most cases it is the result of infection by the bacteria HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE; STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE; and STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS. This condition may be acute or chronic. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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