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hyperaemia

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Hy`per`ae´mi`a
n.1.(Med.) A superabundance or congestion of blood in an organ or part of the body.
Active hyperæmia
congestion due to increased flow of blood to a part.
Passive hyperæmia
interchange due to obstruction in the return of blood from a part.
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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Noun1.hyperaemia - increased blood in an organ or other body part
hyperemia
congestion - excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
engorgement - congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast"


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