hypotension

noun
UK: /ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈten.ʃən/
US: /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈten.ʃən/

  1. Abnormally low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting.

    1. My grandmother sometimes suffers from hypotension and feels faint.
    2. Chronic hypotension can indicate an underlying health problem that requires medical attention and lifestyle adjustments.

  2. A medical condition characterized by blood pressure that is lower than normal.

    1. She was diagnosed with hypotension after several episodes of lightheadedness.
    2. Orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure, can occur upon standing up quickly from a sitting position.

Synonyms

low blood pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hypotension" in English means: Abnormally low blood pressure, which can cause dizziness or fainting., A medical condition characterized by blood pressure that is lower than normal..

The phonetic transcription of "hypotension" is /ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈten.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈten.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hypotension": low blood pressure.

Example usage of "hypotension": "My grandmother sometimes suffers from hypotension and feels faint.". More examples on the page.