hypotensive

[ hahy-poh-ten-siv ]

/ ˌhaɪ poʊˈtɛn sɪv /

adjective

characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.

noun

a hypotensive person or agent.

Nearby words

hyposulphite, hyposulphurous acid, hypotaxis, hypotelorism, hypotension, hypotensive, hypotensor, hypotenuse, hypoth., hypothalamic infundibulum, hypothalamohypophysial portal system

Origin of hypotensive

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

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Medicine definitions for hypotensive

hypotensive

[ hī′pə-tĕn′sĭv ]

adj.

Of or characterized by low blood pressure.

Causing a reduction in blood pressure.

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