hyperaemia

/ ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə /

noun

1. pathol an excessive amount of blood in an organ or part

Derived Forms

• ˌhyperˈaemic, adjective

Example Sentences

Hyperaemia always makes parts of the body much more sensitive than before.

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Anaemic individuals are often subject to discomfort from hyperaemia of this nature.

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Long exposure to too intense light, astigmatism and other ocular defects which cause asthenopia lead also to chronic hyperaemia.

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The hyperaemia abates soon after completion of the special duties of the individual sections.

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If hyperaemia is present, we have a more certain and rather more lasting effect.

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