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hypotension vs postural hypotension

postural hypotension vs hypotension

hypotension and postural hypotension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypotension Yes No No No
postural hypotension Yes No No No
As nouns, postural hypotension is a hyponym of hypotension; that is, postural hypotension is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hypotension:
  • hypotension: abnormally low blood pressure
  • postural hypotension: low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
Other hyponyms of hypotension include orthostatic hypotension.
hypotension (noun) postural hypotension (noun)
abnormally low blood pressure low blood pressure occurring in some people when they stand up
Difference between hypotension and postural hypotension

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