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hypotensive

American  
[hahy-poh-ten-siv] / ˌhaɪ poʊˈtɛn sɪv /

adjective

  1. characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.

noun

  1. a hypotensive person or agent.

Etymology

Origin of hypotensive

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

Example Sentences

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“We’ve had some pretty sick patients, hypotensive, with weakness and paralysis, and have brought them back with antivenin.”

From Slate • Dec. 7, 2015

Most of these children recover, but many develop complications, including hypotensive shock, perforation of the gut and gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

From Nature • Aug. 17, 2015

I get a bit … is it hypertensive or hypotensive?

From The Guardian • May 5, 2013

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