hypertensive

(hī'pər-tĕn'sĭv)

1. Of or characterized by hypertension.
2. Causing an increase in blood pressure: a hypertensive medication.

1. A person with or susceptible to hypertension.
2. A drug capable of causing an increase in blood pressure.

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1. Of or characterized by abnormally increased blood pressure.
2. Causing an increase in blood pressure.

A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.

Characterized by or causing increased tension or pressure, as abnormally high blood pressure.