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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.

Similar words: high blood pressure

Opposites: hypotension

Common phrases: have hypertension, treat hypertension

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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