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malignant hypertension

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/

Traduction: Forme grave et rapidement progressive d'hypertension artérielle pouvant endommager des organes tels que les reins, les yeux et le cerveau, nécessitant souvent un traitement médical immédiat.

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/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈtenʃən/C1formalmedical
  • frForme grave et rapidement progressive d'hypertension artérielle pouvant endommager des organes tels que les reins, les yeux et le cerveau, nécessitant souvent un traitement médical immédiat.

A severe and rapidly progressive form of high blood pressure that can cause damage to organs such as the kidneys, eyes, and brain, often requiring immediate medical treatment.

  1. Severe high blood pressureC2formal

    A very severe and rapidly progressive form of high blood pressure that can cause damage to organs like the eyes, kidneys, and brain.

    frhypertension artérielle maligne

    • The patient was diagnosed with malignant hypertension and required immediate hospitalization.
    • Untreated malignant hypertension can lead to kidney failure or stroke.
    • Doctors consider malignant hypertension a medical emergency.