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Noun hyperaemia has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebHyperaemiaDefinitionHyperaemia refers to an excessive amount of blood in a specific organ or area of the body, often resulting from an increased blood flow due to inflammation or increased metabolic activity. SensesSense 1: Medical ConditionIn medicine, hyperaemia is often used to describe the abnormal excess of blood flow in a particular organ or tissue. Example sentence: The patient's facial hyperaemia indicated the presence of an underlying infection. Sense 2: Localized Increase in Blood FlowHyperaemia can also refer to a localized increased blood flow in a specific area of the body, resulting in redness and warmth. Example sentence: After the workout, his muscles showed signs of hyperaemia due to increased blood circulation. Sense 3: Increased Blood Flow as a Physiological ResponseHyperaemia can be a natural physiological response to various situations, such as increased blood flow to the skin to regulate body temperature. Example sentence: The sun-exposed skin appeared flushed due to hyperaemia triggered by the body's attempt to cool down. Related Products | ||||
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