postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also : orthostatic

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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 Long COVID symptoms may flare up, as could those associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a blood circulation disorder. Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024 The preventive game is especially crucial for Ledecky, who was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, in 2015. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for postural 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postural was in 1857

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“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

postural

adjective
pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
also : orthostatic
postural hypotension
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