hypertensive
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hypertensive
Example Sentences
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Found unresponsive in his bunk, his death was ruled due to hypertensive and cardiovascular disease.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
In a paper published in Science Advances, they uncovered the method of action of hydralazine, and in doing so, revealed an unexpected biological link between hypertensive disorders and brain cancer.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2025
“Ayala was also hypertensive and displayed abnormal tachycardia,” immigration officials wrote in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
A spokesperson for the office of the chief medical examiner in Connecticut told the PA agency he suffered from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
“If you’re hypertensive, you decrease the blood returning to your heart and your blood pressure can drop,” she added.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
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