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Hypostatic congestion congestion due to pooling of venous blood in a dependent part. Synonym:... Read More

Congestion excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood in a part. Origin: L. Congestio, from congerere = to heap... Read More

Labia Definition Often, when persons think of the female reproductive system, they think of the vagina. However, the female... Read More

Isotonic Definition What does isotonic mean? The term "isotonic" is used in physiology, anatomy, and physical chemistry.... Read More

Definition noun, plural: dopamines 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine (chemical formula: C8H11NO2); a neurotransmitter or a hormone... Read More

Myocardium Definition What is the myocardium of the heart? It is the muscular middle layer of the heart that is... Read More

Definition noun (pathology) A type of pneumonia that affects the lobe or an enormous section of a lung, and is often caused... Read More

pulmonary hypostasis hydrostatic congestion of the... Read More