hypertensive
Of, pertaining to, or causing hypertensionOf, pertaining to, or causing hypertension.
US/hˌaɪpɚtˈɛnsɪv/
Meaning
1 sensesOf, pertaining to, or causing hypertension.
More definitions
- having abnormally high blood pressure
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
From hyper- + tensive or hypertension + -ive.From hyper- + tensive or hypertension + -ive.
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