hypertension

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-- hypertension - 80.4 percent versus 72.3 percent in Caucasians;

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  1. noun Arterial disease in which chronic high blood pressure is the primary symptom.
  2. noun Abnormally elevated blood pressure.

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  • What it boils down to is that there is a disruption in his life resulting in the expression of a disease--hypertension, gastric ulcers, or what have you. —  Omni: September 1994
  • Another lifestyle related disorder - hypertension is an important cause of kidney failure and it too has seen a global increase in its incidence. —  Medindia Health News
  • Q: I am 26 years old and have hypertension, which is well controlled. —  Find Me A Cure
  • This massage is done to combat poor blood circulation, hypertension, and even some serious illnesses. —  Best Syndication -
  • The physical should evaluate your general health and screen for illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anemia, ulcer disease, cardiovascular disease and lung problems such as asthma.
 

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/haɪpərˈtɛnʃən/
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