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hypotension

hy-poh-TEN-shun

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Definition

Abnormally low blood pressure

PathologyCardiovascular

Breakdown

Prefix

hypo-

below normal

Root

tens

pressure

Etymology

Greek: hypo- (below) + tension (pressure)

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