hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce hypotension (audio)
: abnormally low blood pressure

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However, when paired with medications that also lower blood pressure, these supplements could cause your blood pressure to become too low (hypotension). Kirstyn Hill, Health, 25 June 2026 Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in pregnant women, pediatric users, people with active cancer or cancer in remission, or users with uncontrolled hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia or tachycardia. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 Those who are infected with hantavirus typically experience headache, dizziness, chills, fever, myalgia, and gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, followed by the sudden onset of respiratory distress and hypotension, according to health officials. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Still, she was instead given 10 milligrams of Metaraminol, which is used to treat hypotension. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hypotension

Word History

Etymology

hypo- + tension entry 1, probably after French hypotension

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hypotension was in 1893

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“Hypotension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypotension. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

hypotension

noun
hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən How to pronounce hypotension (audio)

Medical Definition

hypotension

noun
hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən How to pronounce hypotension (audio)
1
: abnormally low pressure of the blood

called also low blood pressure

2
: abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid

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