hypertension (하이퍼**텐**션) — abnormally high blood pressure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: abnormally high blood pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/
Korean meaning: 고혈압
Korean pronunciation: 하이퍼**텐**션
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 의학 용어로, '과도하게 높은 압력'이라는 뜻이다. 혈관에 가해지는 압력이 정상보다 높은 상태를 설명하기 위해 만들어졌다.
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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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