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In less than two minutes the puncta lacrymalia began to itch violently, the right and afterward the left conjunctiva became intensely hyperemic and photophobia and increased lacrymation supervened.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

It is also the best form of self-expression; and its advantage is variability, following the impulsion of the idle, perhaps hyperemic, and overnourished centers most ready to act.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley

It is well known that hyperemic areas are more sensitive than tissues in ordinary condition and this seems to be the case in menstrual life.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

The heat and metabolism of the hyperemic parts is increased, which, of course, makes these parts capable of more work.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

It irritates the mucous membrane, already rendered somewhat hyperemic and tender by the inflammatory process at work, to have the breath pass over it in such an expulsive way.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)