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orthostatic
1. Of or relating to an upright standing position.
2. Concerning or caused by an erect position.
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orthostatic albuminuria
The appearance of albumin (main protein in human blood) in the urine when the patient is erect and its disappearance when recumbent (lying down).
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orthostatic hypotension
A fall of blood pressure which occurs when the erect position is assumed.
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orthostatic purpura
Purpura (a condition in which bleeding under the skin causes purplish blotches to appear on the skin) which develops in the lower extremities after prolonged standing.
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orthostatic syncope
Syncope (spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain) when assuming the standing position.
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