Hypotension

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    abnormally low blood pressure wordnet

Synonyms

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abscessagueanemiaankylosisanoxiaapnea

Example

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"Other severe side effects of Kymriah include serious infections, low blood pressure (hypotension), acute kidney injury, fever, and decreased oxygen (hypoxia)."

Etymology

From hypo- + tension.

Related phrases

blood pressureorthostatic hypotension

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