orthostatic hypotension
noun
Medicine/Medical.
a fall in blood pressure associated with an upright position, usually occurring as a result of standing still for a long time or rising from a prolonged stay in bed and often causing faintness, dizziness, and vision disturbances.
Also called
postural hypotension.
Origin of orthostatic hypotension
First recorded in 1900–05
Words nearby orthostatic hypotension
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orthostatic proteinuria,
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Medical definitions for orthostatic hypotension
orthostatic hypotension
n.
A form of low blood pressure precipitated by moving from a lying or sitting position to standing up straight.
postural hypotension