rhin- combining form orrhino- Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, from rhin-, rhis nose; perhaps akin to Sanskrit sara flowing, Greek oros whey — more at serum 1. a.: nose < rhinitis > < rhinology > b.: nose and < rhinolaryngology > < rhinopharyngitis > 2. a.: nasal < rhinolith > < rhinocaul > b.: nasal and < rhinopharyngeal >