Meaning & use
hypertension
A medical condition marked by persistently high blood pressure in the arteries.
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Her doctor prescribed medication to control her hypertension.
Untreated hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
A note on using this word
Hypertension often has no obvious symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks are important.
Words with a similar meaning
high blood pressure
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Words with an opposite meaning
hypotension
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