Hypervolemia

Definition

Excessive blood volume causing circulatory overload—basically your blood vessels are overstuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.

Example Usage

The heart failure patient presented with hypervolemia manifesting as pulmonary edema and peripheral edema.

Origin

From Greek 'hyper' (over) + 'volemia' (blood volume); modern medical terminology.

Fun Fact

Hypervolemia can be caused by kidney disease, heart failure, or excessive sodium/fluid intake—basically the opposite problem of hypovolemia.

Source: Nephrology and Cardiology standards

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