Orthostatic
Orthostatic
Orthostatic (pronunciation: /ɔːrθəˈstatɪk/), derived from the Greek words "orthos" meaning straight or upright, and "statikos" meaning causing to stand, is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition related to or caused by an upright posture.
Definition
Orthostatic refers to a condition that is caused by or relates to a change in body position from lying down to standing up. This term is often used in the context of Orthostatic Hypotension, a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down.
Related Terms
- Orthostatic Hypotension: A form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down.
- Orthostatic Intolerance: A condition in which a person's body is affected by standing upright.
- Orthostatic Tachycardia: A condition where the heart rate increases significantly upon standing.
Etymology
The term "Orthostatic" is derived from the Greek words "orthos" meaning straight or upright, and "statikos" meaning causing to stand. It is used in the medical field to describe conditions that are caused by or related to an upright posture.
Pronunciation
Orthostatic is pronounced as /ɔːrθəˈstatɪk/.
See Also
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A condition in which a change from lying to standing causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate.
- Syncope (medicine): Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Orthostatic
- Wikipedia's article - Orthostatic
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