epistaxis
[/ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/]
nounfemininepl: epistaxes
epistaxe
1. Bleeding from the nose; a nosebleed caused by rupture of blood vessels in the nasal mucosa
The patient presented to the emergency room with severe epistaxis that required cauterization.
O paciente apresentou-se na sala de emergência com epistaxe grave que exigiu cauterização.
2. A spontaneous or induced hemorrhage from the nasal cavity
Epistaxis can be triggered by dry air, trauma, or underlying medical conditions.
A epistaxe pode ser desencadeada por ar seco, trauma ou condições médicas subjacentes.
Epistaxis is a purely medical/clinical term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the United States. In everyday conversation, both Portuguese and English speakers prefer simpler terms like 'nosebleed' or 'sangramento nasal.' The condition is common and usually benign, though severe cases require medical intervention. In Brazil, it's often associated with dry climate conditions, particularly in the Northeast region.
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