noun
- An abnormal increase of blood in the vessels of a body part or organ.
Usage: Medical term; Also spelled 'hyperemia' in U.S. English
Examples
- The patient's skin showed signs of hyperaemia after the injury.
- Hyperaemia of the face can occur during fever or inflammation.
- The doctor noted hyperaemia in the affected tissue during examination.
- Prolonged hyperaemia may lead to tissue damage if left untreated.
- The inflammation caused reactive hyperaemia in the surrounding area.