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hypertension

/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈtɛn.ʃən/ noun C1
  1. A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension. (countable, uncountable)

Plural hypertensions

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