Hypertension Definition & Meaning

hypertension
noun
  1. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)

"Hypertension" in song lyrics

See how hypertension is used in real songs:

  • "The intentions of the Devil is to cause me hypertension"
    Young Zee ft/ Lauryn Hill, Yah Yah — Stay Gold
  • "adducin and hypertension"
    AOL — AOL
  • "etiology of hypertension"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hypertension"

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