hypertension
/ˌhaɪpəˈtenʃn/noun
उच्चारण हाइपटेन्शन
उच्च रक्तचाप, हाई ब्लड प्रेशर
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noun
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[U] medical
blood pressure that is higher than is normal
उच्च रक्तचाप, हाई ब्लड प्रेशर
- Too much salt in the diet can lead to hypertension.
- Regular exercise helps to control hypertension.
Synonyms high blood pressure
Opposite hypotension low blood pressure
◇Word family
hypertensive adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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Do not confuse hypertension (blood pressure that is too high) and hypotension (blood pressure that is too low).
Hypertension (बहुत अधिक रक्तचाप) और hypotension (बहुत कम रक्तचाप) में भ्रम न करें।
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General knowledge
World Hypertension Day is observed on 17 May.
World Hypertension Day हर साल 17 May को मनाया जाता है।