antihypertensive


an·ti·hy·per·ten·sive

noun \-ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv\

Definition of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE

: a substance that is effective against high blood pressure
antihypertensive adjective

First Known Use of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE

1941

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