adjective
- relating to or characterized by congestion, especially the accumulation of blood or fluid in body tissues or organs
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
- Congestive symptoms can make breathing difficult.
- The doctor prescribed medication for his congestive condition.
- Congestive heart disease affects millions of people worldwide.
- She experienced congestive episodes during the illness.
- The congestive nature of the disease required immediate treatment.