- secondary hypertension
- nounhypertension that is secondary to another disease• Hypernyms: ↑high blood pressure, ↑hypertension
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secondary hypertension
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secondary hypertension — n hypertension that results from an underlying identifiable cause (as aldosteronism, thyroid dysfunction, or coarctation of the aorta) * * * hypertension due to or associated with a variety of primary diseases, such as renal disorders, disorders… … Medical dictionary
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secondary — I. adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. of second rank, importance, or value b. of, relating to, or constituting the second strongest of the three or four degrees of stress recognized by most linguists < the fourth syllable of basketball team… … New Collegiate Dictionary
hypertension — n. high blood pressure, i.e. elevation of the arterial blood pressure above the normal range expected in a particular age group. Hypertension may be of unknown cause (essential hypertension or hyperpiesia). It may also result from kidney disease … The new mediacal dictionary
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secondary aldosteronism — aldosteronism due to extra adrenal stimulation of aldosterone secretion; it is commonly associated with edematous states, such as those accompanying nephrotic syndrome, hepatic cirrhosis, heart failure, or malignant hypertension … Medical dictionary
secondary cardiomyopathy — cardiomyopathy that is due to another cardiovascular disorder (e.g., hypertension) or is a manifestation of systemic disease (e.g., sarcoidosis). See also cardiomyopathy … Medical dictionary
