hypertension

Word parts

hyper- + tension

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌhaɪ.pə(r)ˈtɛn.ʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular hypertension

Plural hypertensions

1. (countable & uncountable) (medicine) (cardiology) Hypertension is the disease of having high blood pressure.