hypertension

hy·per·ten·sion   (hī'pər-těn'shən)    n.   Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom. Abnormally elevated blood pressure.

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

hypertension hy·per·ten·sion (hī'pər-těn'shən)
n.

1. Persistent high blood pressure.

2. Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.

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.