Definition of Tension, arterialTension, arterial: The pressure of the blood within an artery, the arterial pressure. Also called the intra-arterial pressure. For example, elevated blood pressure is referred to as hypertension. Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM
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