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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(humorous, medical slang) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose..
Scientists are attempting to unpick the mystery of the “photic sneeze” – a bizarre reflex that causes people to sternutate, or sneeze, in response to bright light – and they need your help.
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Sternutate means (humorous, medical slang) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose..
Common synonyms include sneeze.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Scientists are attempting to unpick the mystery of the “photic sneeze” – a bizarre reflex that causes people to sternutate, or sneeze, in response to bright light – and they need your help.
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