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Medical Definition of Hypertensive

Hypertensive: Having abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension). See also: Hypotensive; Normotensive.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23388
Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012

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