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hypertension
abnormally high blood pressure
In more detail
1. (noun) abnormally high blood pressure, especially when it is a persistent medical condition
2. (noun) a state of extreme tension or stress
Examples
- 1. Her doctor prescribed medication to manage her hypertension.
- 2. The political situation was marked by hypertension between the two parties.
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