Which word means "elevated blood pressure"?
A) hypercholesterolemia
B) hypolipidemia
C) hypertension
D) hypotension
C
Explanation: A) This is related to lipids, not blood pressure.
B) This is related to lipids, not blood pressure.
C) Correct! Hyper- means "above; more than normal," and tens/o- means "pressure; tension."
D) This is low, not elevated, blood pressure.
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