hypertension
[ hahy-per-ten-shuh n ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn ʃən /
noun
Pathology.
- elevation of the blood pressure, especially the diastolic pressure.
- an arterial disease characterized by this condition.
excessive or extreme emotional tenseness.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypertension
an·ti·hy·per·ten·sion, adjectiveWords nearby hypertension
British Dictionary definitions for antihypertension
hypertension
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən) /
noun
pathol
abnormally high blood pressure
Derived forms of hypertension
hypertensive (ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv), adjective, nounMedical definitions for antihypertension
hypertension
[ hī′pər-tĕn′shən ]
n.
Persistent high blood pressure.
Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.
Scientific definitions for antihypertension
hypertension
[ hī′pər-tĕn′shən ]
Abnormally high blood pressure, especially in the arteries. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. Also called high blood pressure