hypotensive
1 of 2adjective
hy·po·ten·sive ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-siv 
1
: characterized by or due to hypotension
2
: causing low blood pressure or a lowering of blood pressure
hypotensive drugs
hypotensive
2 of 2noun
: a person with hypotension
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Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2020
Adjective
Both are hypotensive at this point, Ibershoff said, meaning their blood pressure is well below a healthy range. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 10 Aug. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1941, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hypotensive 1 of 2
adjective
hy·po·ten·sive ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-siv
1
: characterized by or due to hypotension
hypotensive shock
2
: causing low blood pressure or a lowering of blood pressure
hypotensive drugs
hypotensive
2 of 2noun
: one affected with hypotension