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orthostatic

American  
[awr-thuh-stat-ik] / ˌɔr θəˈstæt ɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to or caused by erect posture.


Etymology

Origin of orthostatic

First recorded in 1900–05; ortho- + static

Example Sentences

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Others can develop something called POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and can cause sharp spikes in the heart rate and dizziness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

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

In each case we see a type of construction based on the use of large orthostatic slabs, sometimes surmounted by courses of horizontal masonry, with either a roof of horizontal slabs or a corbelled vault.

From Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders by Peet, T. Eric (Thomas Eric)

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