Associations to the word «Hypertensive»

Wiktionary

HYPERTENSIVE, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or causing hypertension
HYPERTENSIVE, noun. A person with hypertension
HYPERTENSIVE, noun. A drug that increases blood pressure

Dictionary definition

HYPERTENSIVE, noun. A person who has abnormally high blood pressure.
HYPERTENSIVE, adjective. Having abnormally high blood pressure.

Wise words

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