Definitions for sternutation
ˌstɜr nyəˈteɪ ʃənster·nu·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sneeze, sneezing, sternutationnoun

   a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sternutationnoun

   A sneeze; sneezing, especially as a symptom.

2. Etymology: sternutatio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sternutationnoun

   The act of sneezing.

   Etymology: sternutatio, Latin.

   Sternutation is a convulsive shaking of the nerves and muscles, first occasioned by an irritation of those in the nostrils. John Quincy.

   Concerning sternutation, or sneezing, and the custom of saluting upon that motion, it is generally believed to derive its original from a disease wherein sternutation proved mortal, and such as sneezed died. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

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1. sternutation

   A sneeze (also known as sternutation) is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa. A sneeze expels air forcibly from the mouth and nose in an explosive, spasmodic involuntary action. This action allows for mucus to escape through the nasal cavity. Sneezing is possibly linked to sudden exposure to bright light, sudden change (fall) in temperature, breeze of cold air, a particularly full stomach, exposure to allergens, or viral infection. Because sneezes can spread disease through infectious aerosol droplets, it is recommended to cover one's mouth and nose with the forearm, the inside of the elbow, a tissue or a handkerchief while sneezing. In addition to covering the mouth, looking down is also recommended in order to change the direction of the droplets spread and avoid high concentration in the human breathing heights. The function of sneezing is to expel mucus containing foreign particles or irritants and cleanse the nasal cavity. During a sneeze, the soft palate and palatine uvula depress while the back of the tongue elevates to partially close the passage to the mouth, creating a venturi (similar to a carburetor) due to Bernoulli's principle so that air ejected from the lungs is accelerated through the mouth and thus creating a low pressure point at the back of the nose. This way air is forced in through the front of the nose and the expelled mucus and contaminants are launched out the mouth. Sneezing with the mouth closed does expel mucus through the nose but is not recommended because it creates a very high pressure in the head and is potentially harmful. Sneezing cannot occur during sleep due to REM atonia – a bodily state where motor neurons are not stimulated and reflex signals are not relayed to the brain. Sufficient external stimulants, however, may cause a person to wake from sleep to sneeze, but any sneezing occurring afterwards would take place with a partially awake status at minimum.

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1. sternutation

   Sternutation is the act or process of sneezing. It is a bodily function triggered by irritation in the nasal passages, causing an involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sternutationnoun

   the act of sneezing

2. Etymology: [L. sternutatio, fr. sternutare to sneeze, intens. from sternuere.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sternutation

   stėr-nū-tā′shun, n. the act of sneezing.—adjs. Sternū′tātive, Sternū′tatory, that causes sneezing.—n. a substance that causes sneezing. [L. sternutatio—sternutāre, -ātum, inten. of sternuĕre, -utum, to sneeze.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sternutation in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sternutation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sternutation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sternutation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=sternutation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternutation
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sternutation
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=sternutation