epistaxis

noun

ep·​i·​stax·​is ˌe-pə-ˈstak-səs How to pronounce epistaxis (audio)
plural epistaxes ˌe-pə-ˈstak-ˌsēz How to pronounce epistaxis (audio)

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However, researchers identified the prevalence of epistaxis in smaller studies. Korin Miller, Health, 31 Oct. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, from epistazein to drip on, to bleed at the nose again, from epi- + stazein to drip

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of epistaxis was in 1793

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“Epistaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epistaxis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

epistaxis

noun
ep·​i·​stax·​is ˌep-ə-ˈstak-səs How to pronounce epistaxis (audio)
plural epistaxes -ˌsēz How to pronounce epistaxis (audio)

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