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antihypertensive

UK //ˌæntiˌhaɪpəˈtensɪv//US //ˌæntiˌhaɪpərˈtensɪv//

词源

源自前缀 anti-(对抗) + hypertensive(高血压的),20世纪中期开始用于医学领域。

noun

❶ 降压药,指用于治疗高血压的药物,通过不同机制降低血压,常见类型包括利尿剂、β受体阻滞剂等。

“The doctor prescribed an antihypertensive to control his high blood pressure.”

(医生开了一种降压药来控制他的高血压。)

“Some antihypertensives may cause side effects like dizziness or fatigue.”

(某些降压药可能会引起头晕或疲劳等副作用。)

同义词:blood pressure medication, hypotensive agent, hypertension drug

adjective

❶ 降压的,形容具有降低血压作用的物质或治疗方法。

“The herb has antihypertensive properties.”

(这种草药具有降压特性。)

“Regular exercise can have an antihypertensive effect.”

(定期锻炼可以产生降压效果。)

同义词:blood pressure-lowering, hypotensive

常见短语

antihypertensive therapy — 降压疗法,指通过药物或其他方式治疗高血压的综合方案。

“The patient responded well to the new antihypertensive therapy.”

(患者对新的降压疗法反应良好。)

antihypertensive effect — 降压效果,描述某种物质或方法降低血压的作用。

“The study measured the antihypertensive effect of the supplement.”

(该研究测量了补充剂的降压效果。)