hypotension
|hy-po-ten-sion|
/ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnʃən/
abnormally low blood pressure
Etymology
'hypotension' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'hypotensio', where 'hypo-' meant 'under' and 'tensio' meant 'a stretching (tension)'.
'hypotension' changed from the New Latin medical word 'hypotensio' and entered English usage as the modern medical term 'hypotension'.
Initially it referred generally to 'reduced tension' (literally reduced stretching/tension); over time it came to be used specifically for 'abnormally low blood pressure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
abnormally low blood pressure; a medical condition in which arterial blood pressure is lower than normal, which can cause dizziness, fainting, or shock in severe cases.
Hypotension can cause dizziness and fainting.
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Last updated: 2025/10/24 18:54