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