hypertensive
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hy·per·ten·sive
(hī'pər-tĕn'sĭv) 
adj.
adj.
- Of or characterized by hypertension.
- Causing an increase in blood pressure: a hypertensive medication.
- A person with or susceptible to hypertension.
- A drug capable of causing an increase in blood pressure.
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
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hy·per·ten·sive
(hī'pər-tĕn'sĭv)
adj.
adj.
- Of or characterized by abnormally increased blood pressure.
- Causing an increase in blood pressure.
A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.
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hypertensive
Characterized by or causing increased tension or pressure, as abnormally high blood pressure.
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