achoo
Sudden nasal outburst
Achoo is the conventional spelling of a sneeze sound, used both as an exclamation and a noun: Achoo! Sorry, allergies.
The word attempts to capture the explosive exhale through nose and mouth.
Also spelled ah-choo or atchoo.
Microscopic infectious agent
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- germsMicroscopic disease agents
sniffles · runny nose · tissues · handkerchief · spread · sick · under the weather · cough
Explosive nasal reflex
- sternutationMedical term for sneezing
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
autonomic · response · photic · sensory · neural · expulsion · spasm · convulsive
Fine settled particles
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- featherBird's body covering
dander · mold · smoke · spice · powder · fur · lint · allergen
Response to a sneeze
- gesundheitBorrowed German sneeze blessing
- saludSpanish for wellness
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
- elbowArm's middle joint
cover · tissue · spray · droplets · manners · politeness · prosit
Prone to sudden detonation
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- loudHigh in volume
- exclamationForceful sudden utterance
- outburstSudden emotional release
Allergic rhinitis from pollen
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- allergistSensitivity treatment physician
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
seasonal · ragweed · sinusitis · congestion · itchy · watery eyes · sniffles · flare-up
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- fluContagious respiratory illness
germs · sniffles · runny nose · tissues · handkerchief · spread · sick · under the weather · cough · sniffle
sneeze
Explosive nasal reflex
- sternutationMedical term for sneezing
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
irritation · autonomic · response · photic · sensory · neural · expulsion · spasm · convulsive · uncontrollable
dust
Fine settled particles
feather · dander · mold · smoke · spice · powder · fur · lint · allergen · particles
bless you
Response to a sneeze
- gesundheitBorrowed German sneeze blessing
- saludSpanish for wellness
- excuse meApology for minor intrusion
elbow · cover · tissue · spray · droplets · manners · politeness · prosit
explosive
Prone to sudden detonation
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- loudHigh in volume
- exclamationForceful sudden utterance
outburst · onomatopoeia · atishoo · hachoo · splutter · blast · sharp
hay fever
Allergic rhinitis from pollen
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- allergistSensitivity treatment physician
rhinitis · seasonal · ragweed · sinusitis · congestion · itchy · watery eyes · sniffles · flare-up · sensitivity