hypotension

Noun

Meaning

abnormally low blood pressure

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

hypo growth cyanosis fever flux fatigue inflammation diarrhea insomnia hemorrhage edema dysentery coughing dizziness fibrillation
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Antonyms

hypertension hope confidence calm comfort charm
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Hypernyms

disease cardiovascular disease

Hyponyms

orthostatic hypotension postural hypotension

Related terms

hypovolemia orthostatic hypotension

Phrases with the word

intracranial hypotension developing postural hypotension

Examples

Elevated bradykinin level due to ACE inhibition can be a cause of dry cough, angioedema and/or rash, hypotension, and inflammation-related pain. Source: Internet

Fluid replacement, blood transfusion, and fighting hypotension are usually required. Source: Internet

Pope John Paul II died in his private apartment at 21:37 CEST (19:37 UTC ) of heart failure from profound hypotension and complete circulatory collapse from septic shock, 46 days before his 85th birthday. Source: Internet

Long term hypertension is more common than long term hypotension in Western countries. Source: Internet

Exchange transfusions or dialysis may be required as a means of reversing hypotension and/or substituting for disordered renal function. Source: Internet

In general, the most frequently reported signs and symptoms are those resulting from an exaggeration of the drug's known pharmacological effects, i.e., drowsiness, sedation, tachycardia, hypotension, and extrapyramidal symptoms. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hypoteloric hypotelorism hypotensin hypotensive hypotenusal hypotenuse