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hyperaemia

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hyperaemia US, hyperemia [ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol an excessive amount of blood in an organ or part
hyperaemic  US, hyperemic adj
hyperemia, hyperaemia
a congestion of the blood, occurring in any part of the body. — hyperemic, hyperaemic, adj.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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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