hypertension

Meanings

• A medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

  - "John was diagnosed with hypertension and was prescribed medication to manage it."
  - "Hypertension can lead to serious health complications if left untreated."

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Antonyms

hypotension

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Synonyms

high blood pressure

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Variants

List of all variants of hypertension that leads to same result
hypertension , hypertensions , white coat effect , white coat effects , white coat hypertension , white coat hypertensions , white coat syndrome , white coat syndromes , white-coat effect , white-coat effects , white-coat hypertension , white-coat hypertensions , white-coat syndrome , white-coat syndromes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hypertasis' meaning 'high pressure' and 'tennes' meaning 'pressure'.

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Trivia

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1. Hypertension affects more than 1 billion people worldwide.

2. Hypertension can be controlled through lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blood pressure: The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the arteries.

2. Heart disease: Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease.

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Culture

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Hypertension is a common condition worldwide and is often referred to as the 'silent killer' due to its lack of obvious symptoms.

How to Memorize "hypertension"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gauge with the needle consistently pointing towards the high end, representing high blood pressure or hypertension.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hypertension with the image of a red stoplight, indicating that it's time to stop and take care of your health.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HEART' to remember the five risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension.

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