How do you spell Hypertension?
Correct spelling
hypertension
Remember: HYPER-TEN-SION - think 'tension' with 'hyper' prefix meaning over-stretched blood vessels.
Why is hypertension spelled this way?
From Greek hyper (over) + Latin tensio (stretching). High blood pressure — the blood vessels are over-stretched. The 'hyper' prefix is sometimes confused with 'hypo' (under).
Common misspellings of hypertension
hypertentionhypertenionhypertenshionhypertension
Example
The doctor prescribed medication to help control her hypertension after multiple high blood pressure readings.