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hypotensive

adj

Etymology

From hypo- + tensive.

Definitions

  1. Relating to hypotension (low blood pressure).

    • hypotensive patients

  2. Any drug that lowers the blood pressure.

    • a hypotensive agent such as an opioid

  3. A drug that lowers the blood pressure as its principal intended effect

    A drug that lowers the blood pressure as its principal intended effect; a drug taken to treat hypertension.

    • a hypotensive agent such as an ARB or an ACEI
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A person with hypotension.

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Derived

antihypotensive, equihypotensive, nonhypotensive, subhypotensive, supine hypotensive syndrome

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