hypertension
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/ · UK /ˌhaɪpəˈtenʃən/
hypertension means: A condition in which the pressure of blood inside your body is too high.
noun
HIGH BLOOD PRESSUREC1
A condition in which the pressure of blood inside your body is too high.
- He has hypertension.
- The doctor prescribed medicine to treat her hypertension.
- Regular checks can help detect hypertension early.
Questions about hypertension
What does hypertension mean?
A condition in which the pressure of blood inside your body is too high.
What is hypertension in other languages?
Türkçe: hipertansiyon · Español: hipertensión · Français: hypertension · Deutsch: Bluthochdruck · Italiano: ipertensione · 日本語: 高血圧
How do you pronounce hypertension?
In American English /ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/; in British English /ˌhaɪpəˈtenʃən/.
How do you use hypertension in a sentence?
He has hypertension. The doctor prescribed medicine to treat her hypertension.
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