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orthostatic

/ɔːrθəʊˈstætɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does orthostatic mean?

adjective

Relating to or caused by standing upright; experiencing dizziness or faintness when standing upright, often due to a sudden change in posture.

Example

"The doctor warned the patient about the risk of orthostatic hypotension after surgery."

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