noun
hypertension
heye-puh-TEHN-shuhn
noun
1
A medical condition of persistently high blood pressure.
"Her doctor prescribed medication to manage her hypertension."
"A diet high in salt can contribute to hypertension."
How to Use Hypertension
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical term for high blood pressure.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "hypotension," which is the opposite — low blood pressure.
Easily confused with
hypotension
Common pairings
manage hypertension
high blood pressure/hypertension
Word Forms
hypertensions plural
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Etymology
From hyper- ("over") + tension, describing pressure in the arteries that's higher than normal.