hypertension

Definitions of hypertension
  1. noun
    a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
    synonyms: hypertonie
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    type of:
    maladie cardio-vasculaire
    a disease of the heart or blood vessels
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