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noun
A form of hypotension that occurs when standing after a period of sitting or lying down.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: cardiology, medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: orthostasis
Antonyms: none provided
noun
low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: postural hypotension
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: hypotension
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