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Webster's New Millennium™ Dictionary of English - Cite This Source - Share This
| Main Entry: | orthostatic hypotension |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | low blood pressure occurring upon standing up or when standing, often accompanied by faintness, dizziness, and vision disturbances; also called postural hypotension |
| Example: | When a person experiences any of the symptoms above, a physician can confirm orthostatic hypotension if the person's blood pressure falls significantly on standing up and returns to normal when lying down. |
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orthostatic hypotension
–noun
| Medicine/Medical. a fall in blood pressure associated with an upright position, usually occurring as a result of standing still for a long time or rising from a prolonged stay in bed and often causing faintness, dizziness, and vision disturbances. |
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| orthostatic hypotension | |
noun | |
| low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up |
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
orthostatic hypotension n.
A form of low blood pressure precipitated by moving from a lying or sitting position to standing up straight. Also called postural hypotension.
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