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hypotensive

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

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