hypervolaemia
Definition
Noun A medical condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the total volume of blood circulating within the vascular system.
Usage and Examples
This is a specialized medical term used primarily in clinical and scientific contexts. * The patient's symptoms, including hypertension and edema, were attributed to hypervolaemia. * Hypervolaemia is a potential complication of excessive intravenous fluid administration. * The study compared the effects of hypervolaemia and hypovolaemia on cardiac function.
Advanced Usage and Notes
- Hypervolaemia is the opposite of (a decrease in blood volume).
- It is often discussed in relation to fluid balance, heart failure, and kidney function.
- The condition can lead to increased venous pressure and edema (swelling).
Variants and Related Words
- Hypervolemia: The American English spelling of the same term.
- Volume overload: A more general, descriptive clinical term often used synonymously with hypervolaemia.
- Fluid overload: A broader term that can include hypervolaemia but may also refer to excess fluid in body tissues.
Synonyms
- Plethora (in a specific medical sense)
- Blood volume excess
Antonyms
- Hypovolaemia / Hypovolemia
- Oligaemia / Oligemia
Noun
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a blood disorder consisting of an increase in the volume of circulating blood
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