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Hypertensive:
Definition: [n] a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
Synonyms: high blood pressure
Antonyms: hypotension
When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart; harms the arteries; and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems.
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