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congestive

/kənˈdʒes.tɪv/

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adjective

/kənˈdʒes.tɪv/C1formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к застою или вызывающий его, особенно в контексте медицинских состояний, таких как застойная сердечная недостаточность.

Relating to or causing congestion, especially in the context of medical conditions such as congestive heart failure.

  1. Relating to fluid accumulationC1formalmedical

    Relating to or characterized by an abnormal accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part or organ.

    ruЗастойный

    • Congestive heart failure is a serious condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
    • The patient was diagnosed with congestive cardiomyopathy.
    • Congestive symptoms include swelling in the legs and shortness of breath.

    Synonymsedematousengorgedswollenturgid

Forms
  • more congestive comparative form
  • most congestive superlative form