A blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Hypertension usually has no symptoms. It can harm the arteries and cause an increase in the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and blindness. Also called high blood pressure.
( HY-per-TEN-shun )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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