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What Does Sternutation Mean?

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Estornutación

Sternutation

Say: stern-yuh-TAY-shun

This is a long word for something that happens in a short time: sneezing! Sternutation can happen at amazing speeds — up to 100 miles an hour!

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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