epistaxis

Term: epistaxis

Origin: Anc Greek

επί-/epi(=as a prefix means

               1. over, upon, at, towards, during

               2. besides

               3. cause

+στάζω (verb)/stazo(=to drip)

Literally meaning : let it fall in drops (upon)

Coined/History

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Definition

Medical term for nosebleed reffering to acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx.