hypertensive

[hahy-per-ten-siv]

adjective

1. characterized by or causing high blood pressure.

noun

1. a person who has high blood pressure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypertensive¹

First recorded in 1900–05; hyper- + tensive

Example Sentences

“Ayala was also hypertensive and displayed abnormal tachycardia,” immigration officials wrote in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s website said De Rothschild’s death was an accident caused by “hypertensive cardiovascular disease,” commonly know as heart disease.

From Los Angeles Times

The findings reflect national trends demonstrating the increasing prevalence of conditions such as obesity, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes among pregnant people of all ages, she added.

From Science Daily

A leading cause of death among pregnant American women, more than hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, or sepsis, is homicide.

From Salon

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