hyperemia

or hy·per·ae·mi·a

[ hahy-per-ee-mee-uh ]

nounPathology.

an abnormally large amount of blood in any part of the body.

Origin of hyperemia

First recorded in 1830–40; hyper- + -emia

Other words from hyperemia

hy·per·e·mic, adjective

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How to use hyperemia in a sentence

Moreover, a wide hyperemic area with red blotches has been observed in a number of instances.
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In the hyperemic area, vesicles or bullae form, containing first serum and later possibly sero-pus.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry | Maximilian Stern
All dressings should be removed while the compressing bandage is on, in order that the part may become hyperemic.
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These actions are antiphlogistic and hyperemic, and these in turn may be either antiseptic or astringent.
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British Dictionary definitions for hyperemia

hyperemia

/ (ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə) /

noun

pathol the usual US spelling of hyperaemia

Derived forms of hyperemia

hyperemic, adjective

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