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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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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.

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

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

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

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

Bad air in schools, barracks, workhouses, &c. , also causes a chronic hyperaemia in which it is common to find a follicular hyperplasia.

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

Extremely yellow teeth indicate jaundice, while reddish teeth show hyperaemia of the dentine.

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis