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hypertension
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A common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
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ˌhaɪ.pə(ɹ)ˈtɛn.ʃən
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noun
A common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
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