English word hypertension comes from English tension, English hyper-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| tension | English (eng) | To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on. (physics, engineering) Force transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends).. (physics, engineering) State of an elastic object which is stretched in a [...] |
| hyper- | English (eng) | Excessive. Existing in more than three spatial dimensions. Linked non-sequentially. Over, above or beyond. |
| hypertension | English (eng) | (pathology) The disease or disorder of abnormally high blood pressure. |