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Kiesselbach's plexus |
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Kiesselbach's plexus
An area on the anterior part of the nasal septum that has a rich supply of blood vessels and is a common site of nosebleeds. It is named for Wilhelm Kiesselbach, a nineteenth-century German otolaryngologist. Mentioned in: Nosebleed
Kiesselbach's plexus [kē′səlbäkhs′, -bäks′] Etymology: Wilhelm Kiesselbach, German laryngologist, 1839-1902 a convergence of small fragile arteries and veins located superficially on the anterosuperior part of the nasal septum. It is the most common site for septal bleeding. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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