hypertension
Americannoun
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Pathology.
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elevation of the blood pressure, especially the diastolic pressure.
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an arterial disease characterized by this condition.
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excessive or extreme emotional tenseness.
noun
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Abnormally high blood pressure, especially in the arteries. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.
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Also called high blood pressure
Other Word Forms
- antihypertension adjective
- hypertensive adjective
Etymology
Origin of hypertension
Example Sentences
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“Early visits are essential for identifying and managing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, infections and fetal growth restriction. When care begins late, or not at all, clinicians miss the window to manage these risks effectively.”
From Salon
Minoxidil was initially approved for hypertension in 1979, and the company took it back to the FDA in the 1980s once it was clear it produced hair growth, and marketed it as Rogaine.
From MarketWatch
Pulmonary hypertension, a disease marked by high blood pressure in the lungs, affects approximately 82 million people worldwide, the companies said.
Scientists have long recognized air pollution as a risk factor for Alzheimer's, as well as for chronic conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and depression.
From Science Daily
It says it’s potentially the first new treatment for hypertension in decades.
From MarketWatch
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