hypertension
/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/
noun
- A medical condition in which a person's blood pressure is consistently higher than normal, often called high blood pressure.
- Hypertension is sometimes called a silent killer because it has few symptoms.
- The doctor prescribed medication to control her hypertension.
- Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help manage hypertension.
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