1. Plural of hyperaemia; abnormal or excessive accumulation of blood in a body part or organ.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; British spelling; American equivalent is 'hyperemias'

Examples

• The patient's hyperaemias in the affected limb were caused by inflammation.
• Hyperaemias can result from increased blood flow to an injured area.
• The doctor noted several hyperaemias in the examination of the tissues.
• Active hyperaemias occur when blood vessels dilate and increase blood supply.
• Passive hyperaemias develop when venous drainage is impaired.