polyaemia

/pɒliˈɑːmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which there is an increased amount of blood in the circulatory system, often due to heart failure or other circulatory problems.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with polyaemia and recommended immediate treatment.”

Synonyms

  • circulatory congestion
  • hypervolemia

Antonyms

  • dehydrated
  • hypovolemia