passive 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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passive congestion

n.

Congestion in a part of the body caused by the obstruction or slowing of drainage of venous blood.

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passive congestion

Etymology: L, passivus + congerere, to heap together

an excessive amount of blood accumulation in an organ as a result of increased venous pressure.