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hypotension
[ hahy-puh-ten-shuhn ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈtɛn ʃən /
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noun Pathology.
decreased or lowered blood pressure.
a disease or condition characterized by this symptom.
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Also called low blood pressure.
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British Dictionary definitions for hypotension
hypotension
/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnʃən) /
noun
pathol abnormally low blood pressure
Derived forms of hypotension
hypotensive (ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnsɪv), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for hypotension
hypotension
[ hī′pə-tĕn′shən ]
Abnormally low blood pressure, especially in the arteries. Also called low blood pressure
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