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congestion
(English) Excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood in tissue so that natural functions are hindered; may be active (often called hyperemia) or passive. Passive congestion is the result of abnormal venus return and is characterized by dark cyanotic blood, may be caused for instance by heart failure.

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