hypotensive
/ˌhaɪpoʊˈtɛnsɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or suffering from abnormally low blood pressure.
- Hypotensive episodes can sometimes be caused by dehydration or blood loss.
- The patient felt dizzy and weak because she was hypotensive after the surgery.
- The doctor prescribed medication to manage his hypotensive condition.
Antonyms
noun
- A person who has abnormally low blood pressure.
- As a chronic hypotensive, she always carries a salty snack to keep her blood pressure up.
- The clinic offers special advice for hypotensives on how to avoid fainting.
- Many hypotensives find that drinking more water helps them feel less tired.