orthostatic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of orthostatic
Example Sentences
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Researchers will target a condition known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, that is marked by irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fatigue.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
These, in turn, can trigger relentless fatigue, brain fog, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and other autonomic nervous system problems, and post-exertional malaise, or the inability to recover after physical or mental activity.
From Slate ● May 8, 2023
For Ghormley, like many people with long COVID, dysautonomia takes the form of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 14, 2023
That approach excluded more recently defined ailments like postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which received a code in the U.S. only in October 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
Near this last site was also found a round hut based on a course of orthostatic slabs of typically megalithic appearance.
From Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders by Peet, T. Eric (Thomas Eric)
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