hypertension

/'haipə:'tenʃn/

Thân thiện

A doctor explains a hypertension chart to a patient.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure: Hypertension is a chronic disorder where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high, typically defined by a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • Untreated hypertension can lead to serious health complications.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with essential hypertension and prescribed medication.
  • Regular exercise and a low-sodium diet are often recommended to manage hypertension.

Advanced Usage

• "Essential hypertension": The most common form of high blood pressure, for which no single identifiable cause is found. It is also called primary hypertension.
  • Most cases are classified as essential hypertension.
• "Malignant hypertension": A severe, rapidly progressing form of high blood pressure that can cause organ damage.
  • The patient was admitted to the emergency room with malignant hypertension.
• "Portal hypertension": High blood pressure in the portal vein system, often due to liver disease.
  • Cirrhosis is a common cause of portal hypertension.

Variants and Related Words

• Hypertensive (adj): Relating to or suffering from high blood pressure.
  • He is on a hypertensive drug regimen.
• Hypertensive (n): A person who has high blood pressure.
  • The clinic provides specialized care for hypertensives.
• Antihypertensive (n/adj): (A drug or treatment) used to lower high blood pressure.
  • She takes an antihypertensive every morning.

Synonyms

• High blood pressure: The common, non-technical term for hypertension.
• Arterial hypertension: A more specific term emphasizing high pressure in the arteries.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• To have/develop/suffer from hypertension: To be diagnosed with or experience the condition.
  • Many people have hypertension without knowing it.
• To control/manage/treat hypertension: To take actions or use medication to keep blood pressure within a safe range.
  • Lifestyle changes are crucial to control hypertension.
• Risk factor for hypertension: A condition or habit that increases the likelihood of developing high blood pressure.
  • Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertension.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• high blood pressure