hyperemia meaning

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hyperemia (noun): increased blood in an organ or other body part.

Spelling: hyperaemia (British) · hyperemia (American)

Definition of hyperemia

  1. increased blood in an organ or other body part

    Synonyms: hyperaemia

    Type of: congestion

    Kinds: engorgement

    Related forms: hyperemic

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in IA · 9-letter words

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