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Epistaxis: meaning, definitions and examples

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epistaxis

 

[ ɪˈpɪs.tə.k.sɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Epistaxis is the medical term for nosebleeds, which occur when the blood vessels in the nasal cavity break. This can happen due to various reasons such as trauma, dry air, or underlying health issues. While most nosebleeds are benign and easily treatable, severe or recurrent cases may require medical attention.

Synonyms

nasal hemorrhage, nosebleed

Examples of usage

  • He suffered from epistaxis after the injury.
  • During winter, epistaxis might increase due to dry air.
  • If epistaxis persists, consult a doctor.

Translations

Translations of the word "epistaxis" in other languages:

🇵🇹 epistaxe

🇮🇳 नाक से खून आना

🇩🇪 Nasenbluten

🇮🇩 epistaksis

🇺🇦 епістаксис

🇵🇱 epistaza

🇯🇵 鼻出血

🇫🇷 épistaxis

🇪🇸 epistaxis

🇹🇷 burun kanaması

🇰🇷 코피

🇸🇦 نزيف الأنف

🇨🇿 epistáza

🇸🇰 epistáza

🇨🇳 鼻出血

🇸🇮 epistaza

🇮🇸 nasa blæðing

🇰🇿 мұрыннан қан кету

🇬🇪 ცხვირის სისხლდენა

🇦🇿 burun qanaması

🇲🇽 epistaxis

Etymology

The term 'epistaxis' originates from the Greek word 'epistaxis', which literally means 'to drip upon'. The prefix 'epi-' means 'upon' or 'over, while 'staxis' relates to 'dripping' or 'flowing'. This medical term was adopted into Latin and subsequently used in various languages to describe the phenomenon of bleeding from the nose. Historically, nosebleeds have been documented since ancient civilizations, recognized in texts by Hippocrates and Galen, who explored the causes and treatments of this common ailment. Over the centuries, both the understanding of epistaxis and its treatments have advanced significantly, although the term itself has remained consistent in the medical lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,300, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.