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orthostatic hypotension

noun

  1. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of orthostatic hypotension1

First recorded in 1900–05

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