orthostatic

adjective or·tho·stat·ic \ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik\

Definition of ORTHOSTATIC

: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture <orthostatic hypotension>

1902

Medical Dictionary

adjective or·tho·stat·ic \ˌȯr-thə-ˈstat-ik\

: of, relating to, or caused by erect posture <orthostatic hypotension>

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