Etymology

nasosorption

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Today it means: A method of sampling (specimen collection) from nasal passages, involving absorption of fluid (from the mucosal lining of the nose) by a type of swab different from older types. Full definition →

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By genericization from a trademark, Nasosorption, from a blend of naso- + absorption. The method is still proprietary, so its name is still capitalized in careful (and precise) writing.

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