Word parts
postur position-al relating to
What it means
Describes something linked to body position or a change of position. Postural hypotension, also called orthostatic hypotensionor-thuh-STAT-ik hy-poh-TEN-shunA drop in blood pressure when a person stands up from lying or sitting.ortho- uprightstat standinghypo- belowtension pressureFull entry , is a drop in blood pressure on standing up. Postural drainage uses positions to let gravity drain mucus from parts of the lungs. Postural stability is the ability to keep balance.
Related terms
orthostatic hypotension
A drop in blood pressure when a person stands up from lying or sitting.
posture
The position in which a person holds the body when standing, sitting or lying.