Congestive
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to congestion; indicating an unnatural accumulation of blood. etc., in some part of the body: as, a
congestive
chill.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adjective.
Pertaining to, indicating, or attended with, congestion in some part of the body.
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adjective.
Characterized by
congestion
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adjective.
relating to or affected by an abnormal collection of blood or other fluid
Word Usage
"Zenuk C, Healey J, Donnelly J, et al. Thiamine deficiency in congestive heart failure patients receiving long term furosemide therapy."
Form
congestive cardiomyopathy
congestive collapse
congestive heart failure
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
digestive
festive
restive
suggestive
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
catarrhal
debilitate
end-stage
febrile
fermentable