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antihypertensive

an-tee-hy-per-TEN-siv

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Definition

Blood pressure lowering medication

PharmacologyCardiovascular

Breakdown

Prefix

anti-

against

Etymology

Greek: anti- (against) + hyper- (excessive) + tension

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