Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epistaxis
noun
ih-pis-TAK-sis
Definition
The medical term for nosebleed, which is bleeding from the nose.
Examples
- She experienced an episode of epistaxis after blowing her nose too hard.
- In sports injuries, epistaxis is a common occurrence due to trauma.
- During allergy season, he often suffers from epistaxis because of nasal irritation.
Meaning
Epistaxis occurs when blood vessels in the nose rupture, leading to bleeding from one or both nostrils, and it can vary in severity.
Synonyms
- nosebleed
- nasal hemorrhage
- nasal bleeding
