hypertension
nounfeminine/i.pɛɾ.tẽ.ˈsɐ̃w/high
Definition
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Hypertension is often called the silent killer.
Diet helps manage hypertension.
Etymology
Do grego 'hyper' + latim 'tensio'
Hypertension is often called the silent killer.
Diet helps manage hypertension.
Do grego 'hyper' + latim 'tensio'