Sekirov Dictionary

hypertension

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

noun 2
forms 1
phrases 1

noun2

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A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.
- Once stroke was classified by a risk factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared. — 2016
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A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension.
- The opportunity for which she had been tensely waiting was upon her. In a few minutes, as this hypertension and ruthlessness faded in her, it would be gone. — 1913

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Phrases with hypertension

white coat hypertension
Elevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.

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