sternutation
Sudden nasal explosion
Sternutation is the medical or formal term for sneezing—the involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth.
The word appears mainly in scientific contexts or as a deliberate show of vocabulary: The patient presented with frequent sternutation and nasal congestion.
Spelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- autonomicSelf-regulating without awareness
- photicOf or concerning light
- responseAnswer to stimulus
trigger · expulsion · spasm · diaphragm · glottis · respiratory · parasympathetic · nervous system
Borrowed German sneeze blessing
- bless youResponse to a sneeze
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
- kerchiefSquare fabric accessory
elbow · cover · sneeze guard · sanitary · hygiene · salud · prosit
Breathing holes in face
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- nasopharynxUpper pharyngeal region
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
septum · rhinitis · cilia · congestion · sniffle · postnasal · olfactory · nasal passage
Pungent dried berry spice
- dustFine settled particles
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
dander · mold · spices · incense · fumes · ammonia · chlorine · fragrance
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- contagiousTransmissible between people
viral · infection · fever · cough · respiratory illness · upper respiratory · common cold · droplets
Allergy-response compound
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
immunotherapy · pollen · dust mites · pet dander · hives · watery eyes · itchiness · seasonal
achoo
Spelled-out sneeze
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
- autonomicSelf-regulating without awareness
- photicOf or concerning light
response · trigger · expulsion · spasm · diaphragm · glottis · respiratory · parasympathetic · nervous system · bright light
gesundheit
Borrowed German sneeze blessing
- bless youResponse to a sneeze
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
kerchief · elbow · cover · sneeze guard · sanitary · hygiene · salud · prosit
nostrils
Breathing holes in face
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- nasopharynxUpper pharyngeal region
turbinates · septum · rhinitis · cilia · congestion · sniffle · postnasal · olfactory · nasal passage · nasal cavity
pepper
Pungent dried berry spice
perfume · dander · mold · spices · incense · fumes · ammonia · chlorine · fragrance · pollutants
cold
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
contagious · viral · infection · fever · cough · respiratory illness · upper respiratory · common cold · droplets · transmission
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
allergic rhinitis · immunotherapy · pollen · dust mites · pet dander · hives · watery eyes · itchiness · seasonal · desensitization
sternutationinhalation
Taking breath in
inspiration · gasp · sniff · breath-holding · apnea