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Definition of Ozena
1. Noun. A chronic disease of the nose characterized by a foul-smelling nasal discharge and atrophy of nasal structures.
Definition of Ozena
1. n. A discharge of fetid matter from the nostril, particularly if associated with ulceration of the soft parts and disease of the bones of the nose.
Medical Definition of Ozena
1. A disease characterised by intranasal crusting, atrophy, and fetid odour. Origin: G. Ozaina, a fetid polypus, fr. Ozo, to smell (05 Mar 2000)