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Hypertension

Noun CEFR C1
ˌhaɪ.pəˈtɛn.ʃən

Definitions

  1. A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension.
    countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Once stroke was classified by a risk⟳ factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared.”
“The opportunity for which she had been tensely waiting was upon her. In a few minutes, as this hypertension and ruthlessness faded in her, it would be gone.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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