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hyperemia

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hy·per·e·mi·a  (hp-rm-)
n.
An increase in the quantity of blood flow to a body part; engorgement.
hyper·emic (-mk) adj.
hyperemia [ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol the usual US spelling of hyperaemia
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.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"


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8-10) Prolonged and unregulated hyperemia in the foot may lead to excessive osteoclastic bone resorption and may result in a decrease in BMD of the foot, which further increases the risk of bone and joint destruction.
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