Hypotensive
adjective
Describing a condition in which a person has low blood pressure, which may lead to symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
The patient was found to be hypotensive, requiring immediate intervention.

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Formal
hypotensive emergency, hypotensive crisis, hypotensive state
adjective
Referring to drugs or treatments that cause low blood pressure intentionally as part of a therapeutic regimen.
This hypotensive medication is prescribed to manage the patient's blood pressure levels.

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Formal
hypotensive therapy, hypotensive agents
adjective
Describing a condition in which a person has low blood pressure, which may lead to symptoms such as dizziness or fainting.
The patient was found to be hypotensive, requiring immediate intervention.

Usage tips
Formal
hypotensive emergency, hypotensive crisis, hypotensive state
adjective
Referring to drugs or treatments that cause low blood pressure intentionally as part of a therapeutic regimen.
This hypotensive medication is prescribed to manage the patient's blood pressure levels.

Usage tips
Formal
hypotensive therapy, hypotensive agents
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Use in medical contexts
It's primarily used in discussions about health
Pay attention to symptoms associated with hypotension.
Use in medical contexts
It's primarily used in discussions about health
Pay attention to symptoms associated with hypotension.
Use in medical contexts
It's primarily used in discussions about health
Pay attention to symptoms associated with hypotension.
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