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epistaxis Meaning & Definition

/ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/

What Does Epistaxis Mean?

As a noun, epistaxis means Nosebleed.

Epistaxis at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/
Synonymsnosebleed
Pluralepistaxes

Epistaxis Definition (Noun)

  1. Nosebleed.

Synonyms of Epistaxis

Epistaxis synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

epistaxis (countable and uncountable, plural epistaxes)

Origin of Epistaxis

From Ancient Greek ἐπίσταξις (epístaxis, “nosebleed”): ἐπί (epí, “above, over, on, upon, besides”) + στάζω (stázō, “to drip (from the nostrils)”).

Quick Answers About Epistaxis

What part of speech is epistaxis?

Epistaxis is a noun.

What is another word for epistaxis?

Words with a similar meaning to epistaxis include nosebleed. See the full list of epistaxis synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of epistaxis?

The plural of epistaxis is epistaxes.

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