hypotension
/,haipou'tenʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- Abnormally low blood pressure: A medical condition characterized by blood pressure that is lower than the normal range, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Orthostatic hypotension is a common form of low blood pressure that occurs when standing up.
- The patient was diagnosed with hypotension after experiencing frequent lightheadedness.
Advanced Usage
"Symptomatic hypotension": Low blood pressure that causes noticeable symptoms.
- The doctor treated the symptomatic hypotension with increased fluid intake.
"Drug-induced hypotension": Low blood pressure caused as a side effect of medication.
- The new medication was discontinued due to drug-induced hypotension.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypotensive (adj): Relating to or causing low blood pressure.
- The patient was placed on a hypotensive regimen.
Synonyms
- Low blood pressure: The common, non-technical term for hypotension.
Antonyms
- Hypertension: Abnormally high blood pressure.
Noun
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abnormally low blood pressure
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