Hypotensive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypotensive is an adjective meaning Relating to hypotension (low blood pressure).
Meaning
Relating to hypotension (low blood pressure).
More Meanings
- Any drug that lowers the blood pressure.
- A drug that lowers the blood pressure as its principal intended effect; a drug taken to treat hypertension.
- A person with hypotension.
Example Sentences
a hypotensive agent such as an opioid
a hypotensive agent such as an ARB or an ACEI
Word Forms
- hypotensives
Synonyms for hypotensive
Depending on context, synonyms include antihypertensive.
Antonyms for hypotensive
Common opposites include hypertensive, normotensive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypotonous, hydropenic, hypotriglyceridemic, hypophosphatemic, hypothyroidic, hypofibrinemic.
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