Hypotensive
[hahy-poh-ten-siv] /ˌhaɪ poʊˈtɛn sɪv/
adjective
1.
characterized by or causing low blood pressure, as shock.
noun
2.
a hypotensive person or agent.
hypotensive hy·po·ten·sive (hī’pə-těn’sĭv)
adj.
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