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hypertension

/ˌhaɪ.pərˈten.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pərˈten.ʃən/B2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся постоянно повышенным артериальным давлением, обычно определяемое как показатели 140/90 мм рт. ст. или выше.

A medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure, typically defined as a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher.

uncountable

  1. High blood pressureB2formalmedical

    A common medical condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high, often defined as a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater.

    ruГипертония

    • Hypertension is often called the 'silent killer' because it has no symptoms.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to manage his hypertension.
    • Regular exercise and a low-salt diet can help control hypertension.

    Synonymshigh blood pressure

    Antonymshypotension

Forms
  • hypertensions plural form
  • hypertensions' possessive plural form
  • hypertension's possessive singular form