Bluthochdruck

high blood pressure

noun BLOOT-hohkh-druk Rare

Also means

hypertension

Usage Note

Bluthochdruck is the standard lay and medical term for hypertension. The clinical synonym arterielle Hypertonie appears in doctor's reports; Bluthochdruck is preferred in patient conversations and public health campaigns.

Examples

"Bluthochdruck kann über viele Jahre unbemerkt bleiben und die Gefäße schädigen."

Natural Translation

High blood pressure can go unnoticed for many years and damage the blood vessels.

Literal Translation

High blood pressure can over many years unnoticed remain and the vessels damage.

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