orthostatic
/ˌɔrθəˈstætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by standing upright.
- Orthostatic changes in blood pressure can make a person feel dizzy when standing up quickly.
- Older adults are more likely to experience orthostatic hypotension.
- The doctor tested her orthostatic response by measuring her pulse while lying down and then standing.
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