Definition of Hypertension

1. Noun. A common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater).

Exact synonyms: High Blood Pressure
Generic synonyms: Cardiovascular Disease
Specialized synonyms: Essential Hypertension, Hyperpiesia, Hyperpiesis, Malignant Hypertension, Secondary Hypertension, White-coat Hypertension
Antonyms: Hypotension

Definition of Hypertension

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Medical Definition of Hypertension

1. Persistently high arterial blood pressure. Hypertension may have no known cause (essential or idiopathic hypertension) or be associated with other primary diseases (secondary hypertension). This condition is considered a risk factor for the development of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke and kidney disease. (29 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypertension

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