English word hypotension comes from English tension, English hypo-
| 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 [...] |
| hypo- | English (eng) | (anatomy) Below; beneath; under.. (chemistry) Designating oxoacid and oxyanions with a low amount of oxygen.. (medicine) Deficient; less than normal. |
| hypotension | English (eng) | (pathology) The disease or disorder of abnormally low blood pressure. |