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hypertension
[ hahy-per-ten-shuhn ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn ʃən /
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Definition of hypertension
noun
Pathology.
- elevation of the blood pressure, especially the diastolic pressure.
- an arterial disease characterized by this condition.
excessive or extreme emotional tenseness.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypertension
hypertension
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən) /
noun
pathol abnormally high blood pressure
Derived forms of hypertension
hypertensive (ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv), adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypertension
hypertension
[ hī′pər-tĕn′shən ]
n.
Persistent high blood pressure.
Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.
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Scientific definitions for hypertension
hypertension
[ hī′pər-tĕn′shən ]
Abnormally high blood pressure, especially in the arteries. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. Also called high blood pressure
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Cultural definitions for hypertension
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