Kiesselbach area

Kies·sel·bach ar·e·a

(kē'sĕl-bahk),

anterior nasal septal area rich in capillaries that is frequently the site of epistaxis.

Synonym(s): Little area

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Kies·sel·bach ar·e·a

(kēsel-bahk arē-ă)

An area on the anterior portion of the nasal septum rich in capillaries (Kiesselbach plexus) and often the seat of epistaxis.
Synonym(s): Little area.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Kiesselbach,

Wilhelm, German laryngologist, 1839-1902.

Kiesselbach area - an area on the anterior portion of the nasal septum rich in capillaries (Kiesselbach plexus) and often the seat of epistaxis. Synonym(s): Little area

Kiesselbach plexus

Kiesselbach triangle

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Kies·sel·bach ar·e·a

(kēsĕl-bahk arē-ă)

Anterior nasal septal region rich in capillaries that is frequently the site of epistaxis.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012