hypertensive
/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪv/
adjective
- Having or relating to high blood pressure.
- Many hypertensive patients need to reduce their salt intake.
- A hypertensive crisis requires immediate medical attention.
- The doctor prescribed medication for her hypertensive condition.
Antonyms
noun
- A person who has high blood pressure.
- The clinic offers a special diet plan for hypertensives.
- Many hypertensives benefit from regular exercise.
- The study followed a group of hypertensives over five years.