hypotension

noun

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

Examples of hypotension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Reported symptoms include seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates, and hyper/hypotension. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 28 June 2024 Symptoms have included seizures, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, agitation, abnormal heart rate, hyper/hypotension, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDPH. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 The symptoms reported so far include seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting, the FDA reported. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 11 June 2024 The victims reported a variety of severe symptoms, including seizures, central nervous system depression, agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea and vomiting, the agency said Friday. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 June 2024 Some people who choose an epidural during labor experience a decrease in blood pressure (hypotension). Samantha Lauriello, Health, 26 May 2024 People who are truly dehydrated—which is common among older adults—can experience altered mental status, hypotension, kidney failure, and other complications that may require hospitalization. Angela Haupt, TIME, 13 May 2024 Viper venoms are often dominated by toxins known as metalloproteinases, which are a diverse group of tissue-destroying proteins whose effects range from hemorrhaging edema, inflammation, hypotension to necrosis. Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 One important reminder: Alcohol and sauna bathing of any kind don’t mix, since this can increase the risk of hypotension (low blood pressure) and arrhythmia (or irregular heartbeat), says Dr. Delkhah. Kylie Gilbert, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Hypotension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypotension. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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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