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antihypertensive

noun an·ti·hy·per·ten·sive \-ˌhī-pər-ˈten(t)-siv\

Definition of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE

:  a substance that is effective against high blood pressure
antihypertensive adjective
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First Known Use of ANTIHYPERTENSIVE

1941

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