Hypertension meaning in English
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Definition
hypertension: high blood pressure, excessive pressure in the arteries
Exercise 1
"High blood pressure" is a synonym of:
"High blood pressure" is a synonym of:
This isn't the right answer. "Sweating" is excreting perspiration through the skin. We sweat in hot weather, or when we're doing exercise.
This is the best choice here. "High blood pressure" is when the pressure or tension in our blood flow is elevated to an unhealthy level. Obesity and excess sodium consumption can both cause high blood pressure. People who suffer from hypertension are at increased risk of heart attacks. Poor Icarus is suffering from high blood pressure!
This isn't the right answer. "Insomnia" sufferers have a hard time sleeping. This is not synonymous with "high blood pressure".
This isn't the right answer. Reducing stress can actually help some people to avoid contracting high blood pressure: the terms are not synonymous.
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