hyperemia
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There was at the start pain, slight dilatation of the pupil, and slight general hyperemia of the globe.
From Glaucoma A Symposium Presented at a Meeting of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, November 17, 1913 by Nance, Willis O.
The physical effect is a considerable hyperemia, but the effect upon the patient's mind is especially interesting, the unusualness of the mode of application adding decidedly to the effect.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
As the blood vessels of the pia mater are the principal source of supply to the spinal cord, hyperemia of the cord and of the meninges usually go together.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Certainly attention to any part of the skin surface causes a tingling and hyperemia may follow.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
Congestion of the brain consists in an accumulation of blood in the vessels, also called hyperemia, or engorgement.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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