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Hyperaemia.—When the conjunctiva becomes hyperaemic its colour is heightened and its transparency lessened.

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

We know from experience in cold windy weather that when the cheek is hyperaemic the drawing of a leaf or even of a piece of paper across it may produce a very acute painful sensation.

From Health Through Will Power by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

More recently this method of treatment has undergone far-reaching developments and is known as the passive hyperaemic treatment.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Internally, the brain was hyperaemic, and there was a considerable amount of congestion, especially apparent in the superficial vessels.

From The Mystery of a Hansom Cab by Hume, Fergus