hypertension
noun /,haɪpər'tɛnʃən/
- Definition
- a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'hypertension'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
8
Length
12