orthostatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of orthostatic
Example Sentences
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Others can develop something called POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and can cause sharp spikes in the heart rate and dizziness.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
Researchers will target a condition known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, that is marked by irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fatigue.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023
For Ghormley, like many people with long COVID, dysautonomia takes the form of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS.
From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2023
Simply standing upright can rapidly increase the heart rate of people living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a blood circulation disorder, and make them dizzy to the point of fainting.
From Slate • Nov. 14, 2022
It is quite possible that this principle is less ancient in origin than that of the orthostatic slab, for it usually occurs in structures of a more advanced type.
From Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders by Peet, T. Eric (Thomas Eric)
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