Also Known As:
Blood pressure medication.
Alternate Spellings:
Anti - hypertensive.
Common Misspellings:
Antehypertnsive, antihipertensive, antihipartensive.
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Definition:
An agent (i.e. drug) that prevents or relievs high blood pressure
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