What does "hypotension" mean?

The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure.

What is a synonym for "hypotension"?

Common synonyms include: abscess, ague, anemia, ankylosis, anoxia, apnea.

Hypotension

noun

noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

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abscess ague anemia ankylosis anoxia apnea

Antonyms

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hypertension

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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.

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