SNEEZING

a sudden involuntary expiration of air through the nose. Tt is caused by irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose by catarrh or by foreign substances. The stimulus is conveyed by the trigeminal to the medulla, where it induces a reflex act of respiration. The act consists of a quick inspiration followed by a violent expiration in which the fauces are generally | closed, thus causing the air to be driven through the nose; the glottis remains open throughout. on Pruth, Galicia, Poland; horse town, market. Pop. 12,500. See under Prover FaMiy.