La hipertensión
Example: La hipertensión puede causar problemas graves si no se controla.
Definition
"La hipertensión" refers to a medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure levels in the arteries, which can lead to serious health problems if not managed properly.
Etymology
The term "la hipertensión" comes from the Greek prefix 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' combined with the Latin 'tensio,' meaning 'pressure.' It literally translates to 'excessive pressure,' describing the elevated blood pressure characteristic of the condition.
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"La hipertensión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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