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(-stat′ik)

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of or caused by an upright position: orthostatic hypotension

Origin: ortho- + static

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adjective

Relating to or caused by standing upright: orthostatic hypotension.

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Origin: ortho-

Origin: + Greek statos, standing; see static

Origin: + -ic

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