hypertension
(hy-per-ten-sion)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health complications.
Example Sentence
He suffers from hypertension.
More Example Sentences
Managing hypertension is crucial for maintaining overall health.
Synonyms
high blood pressure; elevated blood pressure; stress
Antonyms
low blood pressure
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Rhymes
- gentian
- henschen
- mention
- pension
- tension
- ascension
- attention
- contention
- convention
- detention
- dimension
- dissension
- extension
- invention
- laurentian
- pretension
- prevention
- retention
- suspension
- apprehension
- comprehension
- condescension
- hypertension
- hypotension
- reinvention
- misapprehension