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Definition of Nose picking
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Nose picking: Using the finger to remove debris from within the nose. Compulsive nose picking, known medically as rhinotillexomania, is common among children.