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hyperaemia

/ ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə /

noun

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


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Derived Forms

  • ˌhyperˈaemic, adjective

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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