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Orthostatic hypotension

Also called Dizzy when standing up

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A sudden, significant drop in blood pressure that occurs when moving to an upright position.

Korean

기립성 저혈압

앉거나 누운 자세에서 일어설 때 혈압이 급격히 떨어지는 상태; 어지럼증·실신을 유발함.

French

Hypotension orthostatique

Chute soudaine et significative de la pression artérielle survenant lors du passage en position debout, provoquant vertiges ou évanouissement.

Word parts

  • hypo-Prefix(Greek) Below, under, deficient
  • orth/oRoot(Greek) Straight, correct, upright
  • -tensionSuffix(Latin) Pressure
  • -icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to

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