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hypotension

American  
[hahy-puh-ten-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pəˈtɛn ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

  1. decreased or lowered blood pressure.

  2. a disease or condition characterized by this symptom.

hypotension British  
/ ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnsɪv, ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnʃən /

noun

  1. pathol abnormally low blood pressure

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hypotension Scientific  
/ hī′pə-tĕn′shən /

  1. Abnormally low blood pressure, especially in the arteries.

  2. Also called low blood pressure

Other Word Forms

  • hypotensive adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypotension

First recorded in 1890–95; hypo- + tension

Vocabulary lists containing hypotension

Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: hypo

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Example Sentences

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Patients faced a higher likelihood of treatment-related side effects, including falls, kidney injury, hypotension, and bradycardia.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Concerns were raised overnight when Joshua’s blood pressure dropped significantly, but action to address the hypotension was not taken until 05:00 BST that morning.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

The inspector general said the medical staff should have been more proactive in treating him as he exhibited major weight loss, hypotension and falls.

From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Orthostatic hypotension occurs when inadequate blood gets to the brain because of a change in position.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Many of the hemorrhagic or purpuric conditions will show a hypotension.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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