epistaxis
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of epistaxis
1785–95; < Greek epístaxis a dripping, equivalent to epi- epi- + stag-, stem of stázein to drip, drop + -sis -sis
Example Sentences
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Slight epistaxis indicates the possibility of rapid absorption through the blood-vessels; but here, too, the final result depends on whether the disinfection be equally rapid and thorough.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Hemorrhages from various surfaces have already been mentioned, and a full account given of epistaxis, which is by far the most common form.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
A free epistaxis or a copious diarrhoea will in the same way cause a fall of the temperature, but it is rarely so marked as in the preceding case.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Profuse epistaxis occurred on the seventh day of the disease, requiring plugging of both anterior and posterior nares, and followed by great prostration.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
She has frequent epistaxis; has had four and five attacks a day.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
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