hypertension

Definition

A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.

Etymology

From hyper- + tension.

Example Sentences

• "Once stroke was classified by a risk factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared."
• "The opportunity for which she had been tensely waiting was upon her. In a few minutes, as this hypertension and ruthlessness faded in her, it would be gone."