noun
- people who have high blood pressure
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed medication for all the hypertensives in the study.
- Hypertensives should monitor their blood pressure regularly.
- The clinic specializes in treating hypertensives and diabetics.
- Many hypertensives benefit from reducing sodium in their diet.
- The research focused on elderly hypertensives over age 65.
- Exercise programs are often recommended for hypertensives.