hypertension
Translation
hypertension, high blood pressure
Examples
The doctor diagnosed him with hypertension.
The doctor diagnosed him with hypertension.
Hypertension is a serious medical condition.
Hypertension is a serious medical condition.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((hypertension)) The doctor diagnosed him with hypertension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: high blood pressure; Antonyms: hypotension (low blood pressure)
Etymology
From 'hyper' (over, above) + 'tension' (stretching, pressure). Literally 'over-pressure' in the blood vessels.
Memory Tips
'Hyper' means high, 'tension' means pressure. So, high pressure.