(うっけつ)

うっけつ
noun
congestion (of blood); blood pooling
medicalbody-internal
1. congestion of blood; blood pooling; venous stasis
A medical condition where blood accumulates or pools in a part of the body, often due to restricted blood flow. Commonly occurs in the legs or during long periods of immobility.
Blood pools in the legs when sitting for long periods.
Stretch regularly to prevent blood pooling.
I wear compression socks during flights to prevent blood pooling.

鬱血(うっけつ) is a medical term for blood congestion or pooling.

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