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hypotensive

[hahy-poh-ten-siv]
adjective
  1. characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.
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noun
  1. a hypotensive person or agent.
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Origin of hypotensive

First recorded in 1900–05; hypotens(ion) + -ive
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hypotensive

(hī′pə-tĕn′sĭv)
adj.
  1. Of or characterized by low blood pressure.
  2. Causing a reduction in blood pressure.
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