hypertension
noun/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,491 most common English word
Meaning
a condition in which blood pressure is persistently too high
Example sentence
The doctor told him that his hypertension could be controlled with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
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