ANTIHYPERTENSIVE


Meaning of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE in English

/an'tee huy'peuhr ten"siv, an'tuy-/ , Med., Pharm.

adj.

1. acting to reduce hypertension: an antihypertensive drug, diet, or regimen.

n.

2. a drug, as a diuretic, used to treat hypertension.

[ 1955-60; ANTI- + HYPERTENSIVE ]

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