hypotensive

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adjective

hy·​po·​ten·​sive ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-siv 

1

: characterized by or due to hypotension

2

: causing low blood pressure or a lowering of blood pressure

hypotensive drugs

hypotensive

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noun

: a person with hypotension

Examples of hypotensive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Both are hypotensive at this point, Ibershoff said, meaning their blood pressure is well below a healthy range. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2020

Septic, hypotensive patients are very sick when lactates top 4. — Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2015

Noun

People who drink alcohol should use caution when also taking beta-blockers, as this combination can increase hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) effects and increase the risk of dizziness or fainting. — Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypotensive

• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• inexpensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• antihypertensive
• counteroffensive
• defensive
• expensive
• extensive

Medical Definition

hypotensive

1 of 2 adjective

hy·​po·​ten·​sive ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-siv 

1

: characterized by or due to hypotension

hypotensive shock

2

: causing low blood pressure or a lowering of blood pressure

hypotensive drugs

hypotensive

2 of 2 noun

: one affected with hypotension