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動詞

sternutate (三人称単数 現在形 sternutates, 現在分詞 sternutating, 過去形および過去分詞形 sternutated)

1. (humorous, medical slang) To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

   Synonym: sneeze

   • 2020 October 11, Lisa Geddes, “Calling all sneezers: scientists try to unpick mystery of 'photosneezia'”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     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.