This causes the nasal membranes to swell up. Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of mucous membranes that line the nose. It is characterized by runny, itchy nose. Rhinitis could be allergic as well as non-allergic in nature. One may develop such symptoms on coming into contact with environmental irritants.
holistic approach. A term referring to a healthcare philosophy in which the entire patient is evaluated and treated. Describing an approach to patient care in the UK in which the physical, mental and social factors in the patient's condition, rather than just the diagnosed disease, are taken into account. holistic approach.
Save. holistic /hoÊËlÉªstÉªk/ adjective. holistic. /hoÊËlÉªstÉªk/. adjective. Learner's definition of HOLISTIC. [more holistic; most holistic]. : relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts. Holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body.We need to take a more holistic approach to improving our schools. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.olistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body. We need to take a more holistic approach to improving our schools. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.