normotensive

adjective nor·mo·ten·sive \ˌnȯr-mō-ˈten(t)-siv\

Definition of NORMOTENSIVE

: having normal blood pressure

— normotensive noun

normal + -o- + -tensive (as in hypotensive)

First Known Use: circa 1941

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