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English noun: malignant hypertension

1. malignant hypertension (state) severe hypertension that runs a rapid course and damages the inner linings of the blood vessels and the heart and spleen and kidneys and brain


SamplesMalignant hypertension is the most lethal form of hypertension.


Broader (hypernym)high blood pressure, hypertension


Narrower (hyponym)portal hypertension









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