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hypotension

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hy·po·ten·sion  (hp-tnshn)
n.
Abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotension
Noun
Pathol abnormally low blood pressure

hypotension  (hp-tnshn)
Abnormally low blood pressure, especially in the arteries. Also called low blood pressure.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypotension - abnormally low blood pressure
cardiovascular disease - a disease of the heart or blood vessels
orthostatic hypotension, postural hypotension - low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
high blood pressure, hypertension - a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)


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