Antihypertensive
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antihypertensive is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An agent that prevents or counteracts hypertension.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) Preventing or counteracting hypertension.
Word Forms
- antihypertensives
Antonyms for antihypertensive
Common opposites include prohypertensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antihypotensive, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensor, antihypoglycemic, antidepressant, antidopaminergic.
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