hypertensive
|hy-per-ten-sive|
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/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪv/
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/ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv/
high blood pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypertensive' originates from the Greek word 'hyper,' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' and 'tension,' referring to pressure.
Historical Evolution
'hypertensive' evolved from the combination of 'hyper-' and 'tensive,' which was used in medical contexts to describe conditions of elevated blood pressure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any condition of increased tension, but over time it became specifically associated with high blood pressure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from high blood pressure.
The patient was diagnosed as hypertensive and prescribed medication.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 05:07