hypertensive

/ˈhaɪpərˌtɛnsɪv/
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Other forms: hypertensives

Definitions of hypertensive
  1. adjective
    having abnormally high blood pressure
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    antonyms:
    hypotensive
    having abnormally low blood pressure
    normotensive
    having normal blood pressure
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  2. noun
    a person who has abnormally high blood pressure
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    type of:
    patient
    a person who requires medical care
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