Altapresyon (en. Hypertension)

al-ta-pres-yon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A medical condition where blood pressure is higher than normal.
Hypertension can lead to serious complications for the heart.
Ang altapresyon ay maaaring magdulot ng seryosong mga komplikasyon sa puso.
A condition where systolic blood pressure exceeds 130 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure exceeds 80 mm Hg.
According to studies, elevated levels of hypertension increase in summer.
Ayon sa mga pag-aaral, ang mataas na antas ng altapresyon ay tumataas tuwing tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be careful with hypertension
Be cautious and monitor heart health and blood pressure.
mag-ingat sa altapresyon

Related Words

hypertension
Another term for hypertension.
hypertensyon
blood pressure
Measurement of pressure within blood vessels.
presyon ng dugo

Slang Meanings

high blood
Wow, I'm always getting tired because I have high blood, I can't handle this!
Grabe, lagi akong napapagod kasi altapresyon ako, hindi ko mahandle 'to!
hyper
My blood pressure is so high, I feel like I’m separating Dwayne Johnson from his workout!
Ang taas ng altapresyon ko, parang ako nang ihiwalay si Dwayne Johnson sa kanyang workout!
pressure cooker
When it’s super stressful, my blood pressure rises, it’s like a pressure cooker!
Kapag sobrang stressful, parang ang altapresyon ko tumataas, nakaka-pressure cooker!