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hypotensive

American

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

adjective

characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.

noun

a hypotensive person or agent.

Etymology

Origin of hypotensive

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

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