hypertensive

hypertensive definition - medical

hy·per·ten·sive (hīˌpər-tĕnˈsĭv)

adjective
  1. Of or characterized by abnormally increased blood pressure.
  2. Causing an increase in blood pressure.
noun
A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.

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