epistaxis

/ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/
noun
  1. Bleeding from the nose; a nosebleed.
    • The doctor treated the patient's epistaxis by applying gentle pressure to the nostrils.
    • After the minor accident, he experienced a brief epistaxis that stopped on its own.
    • Dry air can sometimes cause epistaxis, especially during winter months.
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