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Grade 8
(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
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