hypertension
/'haipə:'tenʃn/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
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