hypertension
A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.
Other meanings
A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension.
Related words
- antihypertension
- atenolol
- pseudohypertension
- arterial hypertension
- hypertensive
- intracranial hypertension
- portal hypertension
- prehypertension
- pregnancy-induced hypertension
- pulmonary hypertension
- white coat hypertension
Example sentences
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