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hypotensive

 
Dictionary: hy·po·ten·sive   ('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.


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Medical Dictionary: hy·po·ten·sive
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('pə-tĕn'sĭv)
adj.
  1. Of or characterized by low blood pressure.
  2. Causing a reduction in blood pressure.
Veterinary Dictionary: hypotensive
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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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Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.

The adjective has one meaning:

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


 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company Read more
Veterinary Dictionary. Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary 3rd Edition. Copyright © 2007 by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier. All rights reserved.  Read more
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