hypertensive

[ hahy-per-ten-siv ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn sɪv /

adjective

characterized by or causing high blood pressure.

noun

a person who has high blood pressure.

Origin of hypertensive

First recorded in 1900–05; hyper- + tensive

Words nearby hypertensive

hypersurface, hypersusceptible, hypertelorism, hypertense, hypertension, hypertensive, hypertensive arteriopathy, hypertensive arteriosclerosis, hypertensive retinopathy, hypertensor, hypertext

Medical definitions for hypertensive

hypertensive
[ hī′pər-tĕn′sĭv ]

adj.

Of or characterized by abnormally increased blood pressure.
Causing an increase in blood pressure.

n.

A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.