orthostatic
adjective
or·tho·stat·ic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik 
: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture
orthostatic hypotension
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Their schedule includes a few more technology demonstrations, a small trajectory correction burn, and trying on their orthostatic intolerance garments — compression clothing worn after landing to help counteract the effects on the body after returning from a microgravity environment.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The ability to self-schedule helps Young manage her autism and a chronic illness called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which can cause a rapid heart rate or dizziness when standing up.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) last year, an illness that can cause chronic exhaustion, brain fog, a feeling of illness and other symptoms.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, according to head coach Steve Kerr.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The ability to self-schedule helps Young manage her autism and a chronic illness called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which can cause a rapid heart rate or dizziness when standing up.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) last year, an illness that can cause chronic exhaustion, brain fog, a feeling of illness and other symptoms.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis doesn’t have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, according to head coach Steve Kerr.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Orthostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthostatic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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orthostatic
adjective
or·tho·stat·ic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈstat-ik
: of, relating to, or caused by erect posture
orthostatic hypotension
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