Hypertensive
[hahy-per-ten-siv] /ˌhaɪ pərˈtɛn sɪv/
adjective
1.
characterized by or causing high blood pressure.
noun
2.
a person who has high blood pressure.
hypertensive hy·per·ten·sive (hī’pər-těn’sĭv)
adj.
n.
A person having or susceptible to high blood pressure.
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