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Antihypertenisive
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Definition: An agent (i.e. drug) that prevents or relievs high blood pressure

Also Known As: Blood pressure medication.

Alternate Spellings: Anti - hypertensive.

Common Misspellings: Antehypertnsive, antihipertensive, antihipartensive.

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Antihypertension and Breast Cancer
Information on a study that found no relationship between antihypoertensives and breast cancer risk.


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