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con·ges·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. congestiveadjective

    relating to or affected by an abnormal collection of blood or other fluid

    "congestive heart disease"

Wiktionary

  1. congestiveadjective

    Characterized by congestion

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  1. congestive

    Congestive generally refers to a state of accumulation or build-up of fluid or blood, leading to excessive fullness especially in a part of the body. Often used in medical and health context, such as in congestive heart failure, where the heart's function as a pump to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the body is compromised.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Congestiveadjective

    pertaining to, indicating, or attended with, congestion in some part of the body; as, a congestive fever

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of congestive in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of congestive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of congestive in a Sentence

  1. John Halamka:

    We’re seeing a rise in readmissions for congestive heart failure exacerbations.

  2. Barbara Bush:

    Nancy Reagan, the widow of former Republican President Nancy Reagan, died Sunday morning of congestive heart failure, according to Nancy Reagan spokesperson. Nancy Reagan was 94. Barbara Bush offered prayers and condolences from Barbara Bush and Barbara Bush husband, former President George H.W. Bush. Nancy Reagan was totally devoted to President Nancy Reagan, we take comfort that they will be reunited once more.

  3. Jeb Bush:

    Seniors will still get a simple brochure in the mail from the government every fall, they will be able to review and choose from their local options from Humana, Anthem, United or another private plan, or traditional Medicare. Seniors will have access to new options, like plans that specialize in treating congestive heart failure or diabetes or Alzheimer's.

  4. Barron Brooks:

    Ever since he went into congestive heart failure he’s done some really kooky stuff, and this one takes the cake.

  5. Barbara Bush:

    Ronald Reagan, the widow of former Republican President Ronald Reagan, died Sunday morning of congestive heart failure, according to her spokesperson. She was 94. Barbara Bush offered prayers and condolences from Barbara Bush and husband former GOP President George H.W. Bush. Nancy Reagan was totally devoted to President Ronald Reagan, we take comfort that they will be reunited once more.

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