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hypotensive

[hahy-poh-ten-siv]

adjective

characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.

noun

a hypotensive person or agent.

Origin of hypotensive

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

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hypotensive in Medicine

hypotensive

[hī′pə-tĕn′sĭv]

adj.

Of or characterized by low blood pressure.

Causing a reduction in blood pressure.

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