Nosebleed: meaning, definitions and examples
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nosebleed
[ ˈnoʊzˌbliːd ]
medical condition
A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, occurs when blood vessels in the nasal cavity break and bleed. This condition can happen for a variety of reasons, including dry air, allergies, or trauma to the nose. Nosebleeds can vary in severity, usually presenting as a small trickle of blood or, in more severe cases, a heavy flow. While often not serious, frequent nosebleeds should be evaluated by a healthcare professional to rule out underlying issues.
Synonyms
bleeding from the nose, epistaxis.
Examples of usage
- She had a nosebleed during the dry winter months.
- After the fall, he experienced a nosebleed that required attention.
- Nosebleeds can be common in children who pick their noses.
Translations
Translations of the word "nosebleed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sangramento nasal
🇮🇳 नाक से खून आना
🇩🇪 Nasenbluten
🇮🇩 pendarahan hidung
🇺🇦 кровотеча з носа
🇵🇱 krwawienie z nosa
🇯🇵 鼻血
🇫🇷 saignement nasal
🇪🇸 sangrado nasal
🇹🇷 burun kanaması
🇰🇷 코피
🇸🇦 نزيف الأنف
🇨🇿 krvácení z nosu
🇸🇰 krvácanie z nosa
🇨🇳 鼻出血
🇸🇮 krvavitev iz nosu
🇮🇸 næsblæðing
🇰🇿 мұрыннан қан кету
🇬🇪 ცხვირიდან სისხლდენა
🇦🇿 burun qanaması
🇲🇽 sangrado nasal
Etymology
The term 'nosebleed' is a combination of the words 'nose' and 'bleed.' The word 'nose' originates from the Old English 'nosu,' which derives from Proto-Germanic *nōsō, and has cognates in several other languages like German 'Nase' and Dutch 'neus.' The word 'bleed' comes from the Old English 'blēodan,' which is derived from Proto-Germanic *blēōþana, meaning to lose blood. The understanding of nosebleeds has evolved over time, with historical references indicating that they were treated with various remedies and cauterization techniques by ancient civilizations, including those in Egypt and Greece. In more recent medical practice, treatments have been developed to better manage nosebleeds, emphasizing the need for proper care and understanding of the underlying causes of epistaxis.