orthostatic
adjective
or·tho·stat·ic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik 
: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture
orthostatic hypotension
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She was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021, functional neurological disorder in 2021 and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in 2024.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
One of the leading causes of coat hanger pain is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autonomic nervous system disorder that affects multiple organs and bodily functions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS
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Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
One of the leading causes of coat hanger pain is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autonomic nervous system disorder that affects multiple organs and bodily functions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS
Comments
Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Orthostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthostatic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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orthostatic
adjective
or·tho·stat·ic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈstat-ik
: of, relating to, or caused by erect posture
orthostatic hypotension
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