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What is epistaxis?
What is epistaxis?
Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleeding.
What is a naris?
What is a naris?
Nostril.
What does rhinorrhea refer to?
What does rhinorrhea refer to?
Clear nasal discharge, 'runny nose'.
What is a septal hematoma?
What is a septal hematoma?
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Nose Medical Terminology
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Epistaxis: Refers to the medical condition characterized by hemorrhage from the nose, commonly known as nosebleeds.
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Naris: The term for nostril; the plural form is nares, indicating bipartite nasal passages.
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Rhinorrhea: Describes a condition marked by clear nasal discharge, often referred to colloquially as a "runny nose."
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Septal Hematoma: Indicates the presence of a bruise or swelling within the nasal septum, which may signify a nose fracture.
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