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hypertension

hy·per·ten·sion

UK/ˌhaɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃən/ US/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

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Origin

From hyper- + tension.

Phrases

  • arterial hypertension
  • idiopathic intracranial hypertension
  • intracranial hypertension
  • portal hypertension
  • pregnancy-induced hypertension
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • white coat hypertension

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