hypertensie

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ὑπέρ (hupér, “over”) + Latin tensiō (“pressure”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

hypertensie f (plural hypertensies, diminutive hypertensietje n)

  1. hypertension, (abnormally) high blood pressure
    Synonym: hoge bloeddruk
    Antonym: hypotensie

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: hipertensi
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