hypertension

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A state of abnormally high blood pressure of arterial blood (arterial hypertension) or of the intra-ocular fluid.

   “Once stroke was classified by a risk factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared.”

2. (countable, uncountable)A state of great (nervous or emotional) tension.

   “The opportunity for which she had been tensely waiting was upon her. In a few minutes, as this hypertension and ruthlessness faded in her, it would be gone.”