noun

hypertension

hypertension, high blood pressure

He is being treated for hypertension.

He is being treated for hypertension.

Stress can contribute to hypertension.

Stress can contribute to hypertension.

((hypertension)) a medical condition He suffers from hypertension.

Synonyms: high blood pressure; Antonyms: hypotension

From the prefix 'hyper-' (over, above) and 'tension' (pressure). Literally 'over-pressure'.

Think of 'hyper' as in 'hyperactive' (overly active) and 'tension' as pressure. So, 'over-pressure' in the blood vessels.

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