pseudohypertension

English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ hypertension.

Pronunciation

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Noun

pseudohypertension (uncountable)

  1. (medicine) A falsely elevated blood pressure or blood pressure reading, often as a result of age-related arterial stiffness.
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