hyperemia
[/ˌhaɪpərˈiːmiə/]
nounfemininepl: hyperemias
hiperemia
1. An abnormal increase of blood in the blood vessels of a body part or organ, resulting in redness and often swelling
The patient presented with hyperemia of the conjunctiva after prolonged eye strain.
O paciente apresentou hiperemia da conjuntiva após fadiga ocular prolongada.
2. A physiological or pathological condition characterized by excessive blood flow to a specific tissue area
Active hyperemia occurs when blood vessels dilate to increase blood supply to a tissue.
A hiperemia ativa ocorre quando os vasos sanguíneos se dilatam para aumentar o suprimento de sangue ao tecido.
Hyperemia is a technical medical term used primarily in clinical and academic settings in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in medical diagnoses, pathology reports, and clinical discussions. The term has no colloquial usage and is specific to healthcare professionals. In Brazil, it maintains the exact same meaning and usage as in English-speaking countries, reflecting the universal nature of medical terminology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
passive hyperemia - hiperemia passiva (caused by impeded venous outflow)
active hyperemia - hiperemia ativa (caused by increased arterial blood flow)
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