Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sternutation
Noun
/ˌstɜːrnjʊˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The act of sneezing.
Examples
- His sudden sternutation startled everyone in the quiet room.
- She covered her mouth and nose to stifle a sternutation during the lecture.
- Sternutation can be a symptom of allergies or a cold.
Meaning
Sternutation refers to the involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, often caused by irritation of the nasal mucosa.
Synonyms
- sneeze
- sniffle
- expulsion
