English Explanatory Dictionary

hypotensive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to hypotension (low blood pressure).
  2. Having hypotension.
  3. Producing hypotension.
noun
  1. Any drug that lowers the blood pressure.
  2. A drug that lowers the blood pressure as its principal intended effect; a drug taken to treat hypertension.
  3. A person with hypotension.

Word forms

hypotensive more hypotensive most hypotensive hypotensives

Etymology

From hypo- + tensive.

Synonyms

antihypertensive

Antonyms

hypertensive

Derived words

antihypotensive equihypotensive nonhypotensive subhypotensive supine hypotensive syndrome
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