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Definition of antihypertensive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

antihypertensive

adjective
 
/ˌæntihaɪpəˈtensɪv/
 
/ˌæntihaɪpərˈtensɪv/,
 
/ˌæntaɪhaɪpərˈtensɪv/
(medical)
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  1. reducing blood pressure that is higher than normal
    • Dilation of the blood vessels has an antihypertensive effect.
    • antihypertensive drugs
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