hyperaemia
Britishnoun
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pathol an excessive amount of blood in an organ or part
Other Word Forms
- hyperaemic adjective
Example Sentences
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The Fountain known as "Spina Santa" was resorted to by all persons suffering from maladies of the alimentary canal, such as dysentery, cloven palate, follicular hepatitis, and trabulated hyperaemia of the Bivonian passage.
From South Wind by Douglas, Norman
If hyperaemia is present, we have a more certain and rather more lasting effect.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881 by Various
Here the hyperaemia involves both the ocular and the palpebral conjunctiva, and usually there is considerable swelling of the lids and a copious secretion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
The hyperaemia may be acute and transitory or chronic.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
Acute inflammatory diseases of the brain and its coverings are associated with cerebral hyperaemia or congestion.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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