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congestive

 

[ kษ™nหˆdส’ษ›stษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Congestive refers to the accumulation of fluid in bodily tissues or cavities, often leading to swelling or other health complications. It is commonly associated with conditions such as congestive heart failure, where the heart's ability to pump blood is impaired, resulting in fluid buildup. This term is often used in medical diagnoses and discussions about various diseases affecting circulatory and respiratory health.

Synonyms

bloated, filled, overloaded, swollen

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
  • The patient experienced congestive symptoms after the treatment.
  • Congestive conditions can lead to serious health issues if not addressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "congestive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น congestivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stauend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kongestif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะณะตัั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zastoinowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใฃ่ก€ๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท congestif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ congestivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrnak iรงinde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํ˜ˆ์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชู‚ุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kongestivnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kongestรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ……่ก€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kongestiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stagnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะณะตัั‚ะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konjestiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ congestivo

Etymology

The term 'congestive' originates from the Latin word 'congestus', meaning 'to pile together' or 'to accumulate'. This Latin root is derived from 'con-' which means 'together' and 'gestus' from 'gerere' which translates to 'to carry'. The evolution of the word into the medical lexicon reflects its application in describing conditions where there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid, particularly in a medical context. The usage of the term became prominent in the 19th century, especially as medical understanding of conditions like heart failure advanced. It is now frequently used in both clinical settings and medical literature to describe various pathological states characterized by excessive fluid retention.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,813, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.