Full Definition of NOSE. 1. a: the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity; broadly: this part together with the nasal cavity b: the anterior part of the head at the top or end of the muzzle: snout, proboscis. 2. a: the sense of smell: olfaction b: aroma, bouquet.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: I too have been told by my doctor that I have a sinus infection. Medical Terminology : Sinusitis. It is very common to develop a sore throat after you have had a common cold, since your nasal passage(sinuses) are infected with a virus which effects the nose and throat area.
Fortunately, most sore throats are caused by a minor illness and go away without medical treatment. Several conditions can cause a sore throat. Sore throats may be caused by a viral illness, such as: 1  The common cold, the most common type of viral infection. 2  Infection of the voice box (laryngitis).3  Mononucleosis (mono, the kissing disease), a viral infection that tends to cause a persistent sore throat. bacterial infection may also cause a sore throat. This can occur from: 1  Strep throat, which usually does not occur with congestion or a cough. 2  An inflammation or infection of the tonsils (tonsillitis) and sometimes the adenoids (adenoiditis). 3  An infection of the tissues around the tonsils (peritonsillar abscess).