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hypotension

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hy⋅po⋅ten⋅sion

[hahy-puh-ten-shuhn]
–noun Pathology.
1. decreased or lowered blood pressure.
2. a disease or condition characterized by this symptom.
Also called low blood pressure.


Origin:
1890–95; hypo- + tension
hy·po·ten·sion   (hī'pə-těn'shən)   
n.  Abnormally low blood pressure.

Main Entry: hy·po·ten·sion
Pronunciation: 'hI-pO-"ten-ch&n
Function: noun
1 : abnormally low pressure of the blood calledalso low blood pressure
2 : abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid

hypotension hy·po·ten·sion (hī'pə-těn'shən)
n.

  1. Abnormally low arterial blood pressure. Also called hypopiesis.
  2. Reduced pressure or tension of any kind, as of the intraocular or cerebrospinal fluids.

hypotension   (hī'pə-těn'shən)  Pronunciation Key 
Abnormally low blood pressure, especially in the arteries. Also called low blood pressure.
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