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Somewhat of a misnomer, '''essential hypertension''' is hypertension that was once thought to be essential for life, but is actually not that essential.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/report-essential-hypertension-not-essential/ Report: Essential Hypertension, Not at All Essential]</ref> Other names for '''essential hypertension''' include quintessential hypertension, required hypertension, and absolutely necessary hypertension.