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hyperaemia

British  
/ ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə /

noun

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

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  • hyperaemic adjective

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But the drug is contraindicated in cases associated with cerebral hyperaemia, in atheromatous conditions of the arteries, and in the so-called plethoric state—Beta's Memoabilien, March 24, 1881.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 by Various

Acute catarrh of the stomach is associated with intense hyperaemia of its lining coats, with visible engorgement and swelling of the mucous membrane, and an excessive secretion of mucus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various

If, then, we are certain of this, it matters little as to whether it was done by corpuscular poisoning and anaemia as from chloroform or hyperaemia from ether.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 275, April 9, 1881 by Various

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

Acute inflammatory diseases of the brain and its coverings are associated with cerebral hyperaemia or congestion.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.