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Hypertension: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypertension

 

[ ˌhaɪ.pərˈten.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure. It is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke. Hypertension is often referred to as the 'silent killer' because it may not have any symptoms until it has caused significant damage to the body.

Synonyms

elevated blood pressure, high blood pressure.

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Word Description / Examples
hypertension

Used in medical and formal contexts to refer to a chronic condition where blood pressure is consistently higher than the normal range.

  • The patient was diagnosed with hypertension and was prescribed medication to manage it
high blood pressure

Commonly used in both medical and everyday conversations to describe when someone's blood pressure is higher than it should be. It can refer to both temporary and chronic conditions.

  • Maria was told she has high blood pressure and needs to make lifestyle changes
elevated blood pressure

Used in both medical and casual contexts to describe a temporary or slightly high blood pressure reading. It implies a state that may not always be chronic.

  • After a stressful day at work, John had elevated blood pressure, so his doctor suggested he rest and monitor it

Examples of usage

  • Regular exercise can help lower hypertension.
  • If left untreated, hypertension can lead to complications.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypertension" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipertensão

🇮🇳 उच्च रक्तचाप

🇩🇪 Bluthochdruck

🇮🇩 hipertensi

🇺🇦 гіпертензія

🇵🇱 nadciśnienie

🇯🇵 高血圧 (こうけつあつ)

🇫🇷 hypertension

🇪🇸 hipertensión

🇹🇷 hipertansiyon

🇰🇷 고혈압 (gohyeol-ap)

🇸🇦 ارتفاع ضغط الدم

🇨🇿 hypertenze

🇸🇰 hypertenzia

🇨🇳 高血压 (gāo xuèyā)

🇸🇮 hipertenzija

🇮🇸 háþrýstingur

🇰🇿 гипертензия

🇬🇪 ჰიპერტენზია (hiperten'zia)

🇦🇿 hipertoniya

🇲🇽 hipertensión

Etymology

The term 'hypertension' originated from the Latin words 'hyper-' meaning 'over' and 'tensio' meaning 'pressure'. The concept of hypertension has been recognized for centuries, with early descriptions dating back to ancient civilizations. It wasn't until the 19th and 20th centuries that advancements in medical science allowed for a better understanding and treatment of hypertension.

See also: tensioner.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,288 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.