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hypotensive

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hypotensive /hy·po·ten·sive/ (-ten´siv) marked by low blood pressure or serving to reduce blood pressure.
hy·po·ten·sive (hp-tnsv)
adj.
1. Of or characterized by low blood pressure.
2. Causing a reduction in blood pressure.

hypotensive (hī·pō·tenˑ·siv),
n a substance that decreases the blood pressure.

hypotensive
1. characterized by or causing diminished tension or pressure, as abnormally low blood pressure.
2. an animal with abnormally low blood pressure.

hypotensive shock
see hypovolemic shock.

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