Hypertension (Noun)

Meaning

A common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• High Blood Pressure

Antonyms

• Hypotension

Hypernyms

• Cardiovascular Disease

Hyponyms

• Secondary Hypertension
• White-coat Hypertension
• Hyperpiesis
• Malignant Hypertension
• Essential Hypertension