hypotensive
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A person who has lower than normal blood pressure
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnsɪv/
- Specialized
:
hipotensivo
Examples
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Hypotensive in the field.
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The doctor advised the hypotensive patient to increase their salt intake.
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Being hypotensive, she frequently felt dizzy when standing up quickly.
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After measuring his blood pressure, the nurse confirmed he was hypotensive and recommended treatment.
Antonyms
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hypotensive
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- Specialized
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normotensive
- Specialized
Surface Forms
hypotensive singular
hypotensives plural
Morphology
hypotensive = hypotensive (semi-transparent) = hypo + tension + ive
This noun is a standard conversion of the adjective with no spelling change.
Etymology
Hypotensive (as a noun) is a person with abnormally low blood pressure; the word comes from hypo- 'under' and tensive linked to tension 'pressure', so a 'hypotensive' is someone whose blood pressure is below normal.