hypertension
Произношение: [haɪpərˈtɛnʃən]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
My doctor said my hypertension is under control since I've started taking my medicine.
Пример
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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