hyperemia

hyperemia definition - medical

hy·per·e·mi·a (hīˌpə-rēˈmē-ə)

noun
An increase in the quantity of blood flow to a body part; engorgement.

Related Forms:

  • hyˌper·eˈmic (-mĭk) adjective

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