hypotensive

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

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

Words nearby hypotensive

hyposulphite, hyposulphurous acid, hypotaxis, hypotelorism, hypotension, hypotensive, hypotensor, hypotenuse, hypoth., hypothalamic infundibulum, hypothalamohypophysial portal system

Medical definitions for hypotensive

hypotensive
[ hī′pə-tĕn′sĭv ]

adj.

Of or characterized by low blood pressure.
Causing a reduction in blood pressure.