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hy⋅per⋅ten⋅sion
[hahy-per-ten-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | Pathology.
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| 2. | excessive or extreme emotional tenseness. |
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| hy·per·ten·sion (hī'pər-těn'shən) n.
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Main Entry: hy·per·ten·sion
Pronunciation: 'hI-p&r-"ten-ch&n
Function: noun
1 : abnormally high arterial blood pressure: a : such blood pressure occurring without apparent or determinable prior organic changes in the tissues possibly because of hereditary tendency, emotional tensions, faulty nutrition,or hormonal influence b : such blood pressure with demonstrable organic changes (as in nephritis, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism)
2 : a systemic condition resultingfrom hypertension that is either symptomless or is accompanied by nervousness, dizziness, or headache
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hypertension hy·per·ten·sion (hī'pər-těn'shən)
n.
- Persistent high blood pressure.
- Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.
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| hypertension (hī'pər-těn'shən) Pronunciation Key
Abnormally high blood pressure, especially in the arteries. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. Also called high blood pressure. |
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