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antihypertensive

noun
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Definition of antihypertensive

: a substance that is effective against high blood pressure

Other Words from antihypertensive

antihypertensive adjective

First Known Use of antihypertensive

1941, in the meaning defined above

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antihypertensive

adjective
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variants: also antihypertension \ -​藞h墨-​p蓹r-​藢ten-​ch蓹n How to pronounce antihypertension (audio) \

Medical Definition of antihypertensive

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: used or effective against high blood pressure antihypertensive drugs

antihypertensive

noun

Medical Definition of antihypertensive (Entry 2 of 2)

: an antihypertensive agent (as a drug)