Pathology · Cardiovascular System · Medium
Hyperaemia
Meaning: Increased blood flow to a tissue, making it appear red and feel warm.
In practice: Hyperaemia explains the redness and warmth seen early in acute inflammation.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
- -aemia means a condition of the blood
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