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plethora

[pleth´o-rah]

1. an excess of blood in a part.

2. by extension, a red florid complexion. adj., adj pletho´ric.

pleth·o·ra

(pleth'ŏ-ră), Avoid the mispronunciation plethor'a.

1. Synonym(s): hypervolemia

2. An excess of any of the body fluids.

[G. plēthōrē, fullness, fr. plēthō, to become full]

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plethora

(plĕth′ər-ə)

An excess of blood in the circulatory system or in one organ or area.

pleth·o·ra

(pleth'ŏr-ă)

1. Synonym(s): hypervolemia.

2. An excess of any of the body fluids.
Synonym(s): repletion (2) .

[G. plēthōrē, fullness, fr. plēthō, to become full]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pleth·o·ra

(pleth'ŏr-ă)

1. Synonym(s): hypervolemia.

2. An excess of any of the body fluids.
Synonym(s): repletion (2) .

[G. plēthōrē, fullness, fr. plēthō, to become full]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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