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RUNNY
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Irregular inflected forms: runnier , runniest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape
Synonyms:
fluid; runny
Classified under:
Similar:
liquid (existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow)
Derivation:
run (the pouring forth of a fluid)
runniness (the property of flowing easily)
Context examples:
Chlorpheniramine maleate, an antihistamine, blocks the effects of histamine, thereby preventing symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and itchy throat.
(DuraVent DA, NCI Thesaurus)
Symptoms can include: • Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose • Coughing and postnasal drip • Itching eyes, nose and throat • Red and watery eyes • Dark circles under the eyes
(Hay Fever, NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
There are lots of different cold and cough medicines, and they do different things.: • Nasal decongestants - unclog a stuffy nose • Cough suppressants - quiet a cough • Expectorants - loosen mucus so you can cough it up • Antihistamines - stop runny noses and sneezing • Pain relievers - ease fever, headaches, and minor aches and pains
(Cold and Cough Medicines, Food and Drug Administration)
Symptoms of acute inhalation injuries may include: • Coughing and phlegm • A scratchy throat • Irritated sinuses • Shortness of breath • Chest pain or tightness • Headaches • Stinging eyes • A runny nose • If you already have asthma, it may get worse.
(Inhalation Injuries, Environmental Protection Agency)
