Congestive (adjective)

1. Relating to or characterized by congestion.
2. Relating to or caused by an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from congest + -ive.

Examples:

1. The patient was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
2. The congestive traffic made it difficult for the ambulance to reach the hospital in time.
3. The congestive symptoms included shortness of breath and swelling of the legs.
4. The congestive cough was a result of the accumulation of mucus in the lungs.
5. The congestive headache was caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels.