hypotensive
|hy-po-ten-sive|
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/ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɛn.sɪv/
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/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.sɪv/
low blood pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypotensive' originates from the Greek word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'tension' from Latin 'tensio' meaning 'stretching'.
Historical Evolution
'hypotensive' evolved from the combination of 'hypo-' and 'tension' to describe a state of low blood pressure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'under tension', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to low blood pressure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from low blood pressure.
The patient was diagnosed as hypotensive after the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 03:54