congestive
adjective/kənˈdʒɛstɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,394 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or involving the abnormal accumulation of fluid in body tissues or organs.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that congestive heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively.
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