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.

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