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hypertension
[ hahy-per-ten-shuhn ]
noun
- Pathology.
- elevation of the blood pressure, especially the diastolic pressure.
- an arterial disease characterized by this condition.
- excessive or extreme emotional tenseness.
hypertension
/ ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv; ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən /
noun
- pathol abnormally high blood pressure
hypertension
/ ī′pə-ĕ′ə /
- Abnormally high blood pressure, especially in the arteries. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.
- Also called high blood pressure
hypertension
- Abnormally high blood pressure .
Derived Forms
- hypertensive, adjectivenoun
Other yvlog Forms
- t·p·ٱsDz adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of hypertension1
Example Sentences
Watkins administered medication to treat hypertension and another to restore fluid and electrolyte balance.
This would leave millions of women uninsured at a critical time when they are vulnerable to postpartum depression, infections, hypertension, and other life-threatening complications.
Patients like Hamida Begum, who was getting regular treatment for hypertension, are left with few options.
Studies have found that UPFs contribute to a greater risk of health problems, including obesity, hypertension, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes.
These nutrients are closely linked to chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.
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