Associations to the word «Antihypertensive»

Wiktionary

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, noun. (pharmaceutical drug) an agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, adjective. (pharmacology) preventing or counteracting hypertension

Dictionary definition

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, noun. A drug that reduces high blood pressure.

Wise words

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