hypertension
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Simple Meaning
a medical condition where your blood pressure is too high.
When to Use
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Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“My doctor told me I need to watch my salt intake because of hypertension.”
“Hypertension can lead to serious heart problems if left untreated.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure.
Related Words
Synonyms:
high blood pressure
Antonyms:
hypotension
Word Family:
hypertensivehypertensives