Definition

Describing a state of having normal blood pressure, which is neither too high nor too low.

Example

The doctor confirmed that the patient is normotensive after reviewing the blood pressure readings.

Conversation

I went to the doctor yesterday and my blood pressure is normotensive.

That's great to hear! It means you're in good health.

Yeah, I was worried because my dad has high blood pressure.

It's always good to keep an eye on it, but being normotensive is a positive sign!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Normotensive → It is formed from "norma" (from Latin, meaning standard or rule) and "tensio" (from Latin, meaning tension or pressure). The word "normotensive" refers to having normal blood pressure, adhering to the standard of tension in the arteries.

Memory Tip

Think of 'norma' as a standard and 'tensio' as pressure — so normotensive means having a standard or normal pressure.

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