sternutation

UK
/ˌstɜː.njʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌstɜrn.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
sternutationnoun
sternutations
pl
UK
/ˌstɜː.njʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌstɜrn.jəˈteɪ.ʃən/
Translations
Sternutation can be a sign of an allergy.
Чихание может быть признаком аллергии.
Definitions
The act of sneezing.
His sudden sternutation startled everyone in the quiet library.
sternutationadjective
UK
/ˌstɜː.njuˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌstɝː.njuˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in medical/physiological contexts (e.g., “sternutation reflex”).
Definitions
Relating to or caused by sneezing.
The sternutation reflex can be triggered by bright light in some individuals.