hypertension
Pronunciación: [haɪpərˈtɛnʃən]
Palabra
Contexto: «health»
(noun) a medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is consistently too high. This means the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. It's important to keep blood pressure at a normal level to stay healthy.
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My doctor said my hypertension is under control since I've started taking my medicine.
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Without treatment, hypertension can lead to serious health problems.
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What can I do to lower my hypertension?
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