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hypertensive

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hy·per·ten·sive  (hpr-tnsv)
adj.
1. Of or characterized by hypertension.
2. Causing an increase in blood pressure: a hypertensive medication.
n.
1. A person with or susceptible to hypertension.
2. A drug capable of causing an increase in blood pressure.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypertensive - a person who has abnormally high blood pressure
patient - a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
Adj.1.hypertensive - having abnormally high blood pressure
hypotensive - having abnormally low blood pressure
normotensive - having normal blood pressure


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