orthostatic

adjective

or·​tho·​stat·​ic ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce orthostatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture
orthostatic hypotension

Examples of orthostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Similar ailments exist Long COVID shares many features with other chronic conditions, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024 And dysautonomia can present as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which is thought to be underdiagnosed. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 June 2024 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2024 Others can develop something called POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and can cause sharp spikes in the heart rate and dizziness. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024 Additionally, electrolyte beverages can be helpful for people with certain other health conditions, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)—a medical condition affecting heart rate—Patton said. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 May 2024 The study didn’t monitor for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, that some research has linked with Covid vaccines. Jason Gale, Fortune Well, 19 Feb. 2024 For example, some evidence suggests that some people with COVID have developed postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) after infection. Maressa Brown, Health, 31 Oct. 2023 Also called orthostatic hypotension, that type of dizziness results from gravity quickly moving blood from the upper body to the lower body. Isadora Baum, Health, 11 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orthostatic was in 1902

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“Orthostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthostatic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

Medical Definition

orthostatic

adjective
or·​tho·​stat·​ic ˌȯr-thə-ˈstat-ik How to pronounce orthostatic (audio)
: of, relating to, or caused by erect posture
orthostatic hypotension
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