hypostatic congestion

congestion /con·ges·tion/ (kon-jes´chun) abnormal accumulation of blood in a part.conges´tive

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hypostatic congestion  congestion of a dependent part of the body or an organ due to gravitational forces, as in venous insufficiency.

passive congestion  that due to lack of vital power or to obstruction of escape of blood from the part.

pulmonary congestion  engorgement of pulmonary vessels with transudation of fluid into the alveolar and interstitial spaces, seen in cardiac disease, infections, and certain injuries.

venous congestion  passive c.

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hypostatic congestion

n.

Congestion caused by poor circulation and resulting in the settling of venous blood in the lower part of an organ or the body. Also called hypostasis.