Definition

Relating to a condition where there is an increased amount of blood in a particular area of the body.

Example

The doctor noted that the patient's skin was hyperemic after the injury.

Conversation

I read that some conditions can cause hyperemic responses in the body.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It means there's an increased blood flow to certain areas, usually due to inflammation.

Got it! That sounds important to know for health reasons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hyperemic → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "haima" (meaning blood). The word describes a condition where there is an excess of blood in a particular area of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'over' and 'haima' meaning 'blood' — this helps you remember that hyperemic refers to having too much blood in a specific area.

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