hyperemia
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hy·per·e·mi·a
(hī′pə-rē′mē-ə)n.
An increase in the quantity of blood flow to a body part; engorgement.
hy′per·e′mic (-mĭk) adj.
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hyperemia
(ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə)n
(Pathology) pathol the usual US spelling of hyperaemia
ˌhyperˈemic adj
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hy•per•e•mi•a
(ˌhaɪ pərˈi mi ə)n.
an abnormally large amount of blood in any part of the body.
[1830–40]
hy`per•e′mic, adj.
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hyperemia, hyperaemia
a congestion of the blood, occurring in any part of the body. — hyperemic, hyperaemic, adj.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | hyperemia - increased blood in an organ or other body part congestion - excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part engorgement - congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast" |
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hy·per·e·mi·a
n. hiperemia, exceso de sangre en un órgano, tejido o parte.
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