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hypertension
/ˌhaɪ.pərˈten.ʃən/
[/ˌhaɪ.pərˈten.ʃən/]
high blood pressure
Advancednoun
Definition
A condition in which blood pressure is consistently too high.
Example
Untreated hypertension can quietly damage the heart and blood vessels over many years.
Untreated hypertension can quietly damage the heart and blood vessels over many years.
Etymology
From Greek 'hyper-' (over) plus 'tension'.
How & Where It’s Used
The medical term for high blood pressure.