Meaning & use
sternutation
The act of sneezing, a formal or medical term for the reflex.
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The doctor noted the patient's frequent sternutation as a symptom of allergies.
Pepper is well known for triggering sudden sternutation in most people.
A note on using this word
Sternutation is a technical, medical term; everyday speech almost always uses sneezing instead.
Words with a similar meaning
sneezing
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