Sneezing
11sneezing — noun a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose • Syn: ↑sneeze, ↑sternutation • Derivationally related forms: ↑sneeze, ↑sneezy (for: ↑sneeze), ↑sneeze ( …
12sneezing gas — noun see sneeze gas …
13Reverse sneezing — (also called backwards sneezing) or inspiratory paroxysmal respiration is a phenomenon observed in dogs, particularly in those with brachycephalic skulls. Its exact cause is unknown but may be due to nasal, pharyngeal, or sinus irriation (such as …
14Sternutation — Sneezing. When we sneeze, air is expelled with force from the nose (and from the mouth, if it is open) due to a spasmodic contraction of the chest muscles and diaphragm. A sneeze is often triggered by irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose …
15photoptarmosis — Sneezing on looking at a light, especially a bright light ( e.g., sunlight), a reflex of which the neuroanatomic pathways are debated; autosomal dominant transmission. SYN: photic sneeze reflex. [photo + G. ptarmos, a sneezing, + osis, condition] …
16ptarmus — Sneezing. [G. ptarmos, a sneezing] * * * ptar·mus (tahrґməs) [Gr. ptarmos] spasmodic sneezing. ptarmic adj …
17Sneeze — A sneeze (or sternutation) is a semi autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs, most commonly caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa. Sneezing can further be triggered through sudden exposure to bright light, a… …
18Photic sneeze reflex — is a genetic autosomal dominant trait, which causes sneezing when exposed suddenly to bright light, possibly many times consecutively. It is also referred to as photic sneeze response, sun sneezing, photogenic sneezing, the photosternutatory… …
19Bless you — is a common English expression addressed to a person after they sneeze. The origin of the custom and its original purpose are unknown. In current practice, it is a socially recommended response.Origins and legendsSeveral possible origins are… …
20Transmission (medicine) — In medicine and biology, transmission is the passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group, regardless of whether the other individual was previously infected.[1] Sometimes… …
