orthostatic hypotension

noun

A form of hypotension that occurs when standing after a period of sitting or lying down.

Similar
orthostasispostural hypotension
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Meanings

nounorthostatic hypotension (countable and uncountable, plural orthostatic hypotensions)

plural orthostatic hypotensions

  1. countableuncountablecardiologyA form of hypotension that occurs when standing after a period of sitting or lying down.

    Synonyms: orthostasis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of hypotension that occurs when standing after a period of sitting or lying down.

Similar
orthostasis

More synonyms by meaning

nounlow blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up

Similar
postural hypotension
Broader
hypotension

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