normotensive

adjective

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

: having normal blood pressure

normotensive noun

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

circa 1941, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

normotensive

1 of 2 adjective

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

: having normal blood pressure

normotensive offspring of hypertensive parents

normotensive

2 of 2 noun

: an individual with normal blood pressure