hyperemia (redirected from active hyperemia, arterial hyperemia)

hy·per·e·mi·a  (hp-rm-)

n.

An increase in the quantity of blood flow to a body part; engorgement.

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hyper·emic (-mk) 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

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Noun

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hyperemia - increased blood in an organ or other body part hyperaemia congestion - excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part engorgement - congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast"