orthostatic

adjective

or·​tho·​stat·​ic ˌȯr-thə-ˈsta-tik 

: of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture

orthostatic hypotension

Examples of orthostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Non-motor symptoms include depression, anxiety, apathy, hallucinations, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, sleep disorders, loss of sense of smell, and cognitive impairments. — Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Those with lupus need to avoid the sun, while some with psoriasis get relief from it; storms can trigger migraines and joint pain; hot weather worsens postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026

Shirilla’s defense claimed the teen suffered from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a condition that can cause dizziness and fainting — and had blacked out. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

In turn, dehydration can cause orthostatic hypotension and falls in people who also take medications for blood pressure. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for orthostatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

orthostatic

adjective

or·​tho·​stat·​ic ˌȯr-thə-ˈstat-ik 

: of, relating to, or caused by erect posture

orthostatic hypotension