Pronunciation of 'Hypertension'
The word 'hypertension' refers to a medical condition characterized by abnormally high blood pressure. It is pronounced as 'ˌhaɪ.pərˈtɛn.ʃən' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'hypertension' originates from the Greek roots 'hyper-' meaning 'above' or 'excessive' and 'tension' derived from Latin 'tensio' meaning 'stretching' or 'strain'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
Pronounced as 'high-per-TEN-shun', with stress on the second syllable. 'High' as in 'high', 'per' as in 'per', 'ten' as in 'ten', and 'shun' as in 'shun'.