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hypertensive
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hypertensive /hy·per·ten·sive/ (-ten´siv)
1. characterized by increased tension or pressure.
2. an agent that causes hypertension.
3. a person with hypertension.
hy·per·ten·sive (hpr-tnsv)
adj.
1. Of or characterized by abnormally increased blood pressure.
2. Causing an increase in blood pressure.
n.
A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.
hypertensive (hīˈ·per·tenˑ·siv),
n a substance that increases the blood pressure.
hypertensive
characterized by or causing increased tension or pressure, as abnormally high blood pressure.
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