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hypotensive

  ('pə-tĕn'sĭv) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Of or characterized by hypotension.
  2. Causing a reduction in blood pressure: a hypotensive drug.
n.

A person with or susceptible to hypotension.


 
 
Medical Dictionary: hy·po·ten·sive
('pə-tĕn'sĭv)
adj.
  1. Of or characterized by low blood pressure.
  2. Causing a reduction in blood pressure.
 

1. characterized by or causing diminished tension or pressure, as abnormally low blood pressure.
2. an animal with abnormally low blood pressure.

  • h. shock — see hypovolemic shock.
 
WordNet: hypotensive
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having abnormally low blood pressure
  Antonyms: normotensive (meaning #1), hypertensive (meaning #1)


 
 

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