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

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

Later on, a specialist finally diagnosed her with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a blood circulation disorder also known as POTS. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Porzingis, who said last year he had been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, missed two weeks shortly after the trade with a mysterious illness that was never publicly identified. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 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