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1. hypertension
noun. ['ˌhaɪpɝˈtɛnʃən'] a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater).
Synonyms
Etymology
- hyper- (English)
- ὑπέρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- tension (English)
- tension (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
Rhymes with Portal Hypertension
- misapprehension
- comprehension
- condescension
- reinvention
- hypotension
- apprehension
- suspension
- prevention
- pretension
- extension
- convention
- contention
- retention
- laurentian
- invention
- dissension
- dimension
- detention
- attention
- ascension
- pension
- mention
- henschen
- gentian
Sentences with portal-hypertension
1. Noun Phrase
SBP and portal hypertension can both lead to hepatorenal syndrome.
2. Noun Phrase
These vessels dilate in response to portal hypertension, which is often a consequence of cirrhosis and liver disease.
3. Noun Phrase
The development of ascites signals worsening portal hypertension due to advancing liver scarring and deterioration of liver function.
4. Noun Phrase
The report describes a 31-year-old woman with unexplained portal hypertension.
2. portal
noun. ['ˈpɔrtəl'] a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically).
Synonyms
Etymology
- portale (Latin)
- porta (Latin)