Which term denotes inflammation of the sinuses?

• A. Sinusitis
• B. Atheroma
• C. Bronchorrhea
• D. Cystic fibrosis

Answer: (A)

Inflammation in medical terms is usually shown by the suffix -itis added to the name of the body part affected. When this suffix is combined with sinus, it creates sinusitis, indicating inflammation of the sinuses. This naming directly signals the problem in that specific area, which helps clinicians communicate clearly about the condition. The other terms refer to different things: atheroma is fatty plaque in arteries, bronchorrhea is excessive mucus drainage from the bronchi, and cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting mucus production and various organs. So the term that denotes inflammation of the sinuses is sinusitis.