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epistaxis

Term: epistaxis

Origin: Anc Greek

???-/epi(=as a prefix means

1. over, upon, at, towards, during

2. besides

3. cause

+????? (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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