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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hyper- + tension
1. : abnormally high arterial blood pressure:
a. : such blood pressure occurring without apparent or determinable prior organic changes in the tissues possibly because of hereditary tendency, emotional tensions, faulty nutrition, or hormonal influence
b. : such blood pressure with demonstrable organic changes (as in nephritis, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism)
2. : a systemic condition resulting from hypertension that is either symptomless or is accompanied by nervousness, dizziness, or headache
a morass of hypertension and domestic misery — C.J.Rolo