hypertension — abnormally high blood pressure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: abnormally high blood pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/
Example Sentences
- The doctor warned him that his love for pizza might contribute to his hypertension.
- Regular exercise and a low-sodium diet can help prevent hypertension.
- Her hypertension was so bad that even watching cooking shows made her blood pressure rise.
hypertension
NOUN[/ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/]
abnormally high blood pressure
The doctor warns him that his hypertension needs immediate attention.
Hypertension needs attention in every dimension!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A medical term derived from Greek roots, literally meaning 'excessive or abnormally high pressure'. The term was coined to describe the physiological condition in which blood pressure in blood vessels exceeds normal levels.
Breakdown
hyper- (Greek 'over, excessive') + tension (from Latin tensio, 'stretching, strain'). The prefix indicates an abnormally elevated state of the tension or pressure within blood vessels.
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📝Examples
“The doctor warned him that his love for pizza might contribute to his hypertension.”
“Regular exercise and a low-sodium diet can help prevent hypertension.”
“Her hypertension was so bad that even watching cooking shows made her blood pressure rise.”
“Untreated hypertension can lead to serious cardiovascular complications.”
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