high blood pressure

noun

: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries

also : hypertension

Examples of high blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stair climbers also had a 39% lower chance of dying from cardiovascular disease, a category that includes coronary artery disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, and stroke. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 22 May 2024

For You While the most recent study may prompt more research into the link between high blood pressure and uterine fibroids, there’s not enough evidence to prompt real concern. —Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 21 May 2024

Julia detailed the experience in her memoir, explaining that her doctors recommended she be induced nearly a month before she was expected to give birth due to high blood pressure. —Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024

Metabolic disease is a constellation of symptoms such as obesity, high blood pressure and poor control of cholesterol and blood sugars that can all lead to type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: blood pressure that is abnormally high especially in the arteries or the condition resulting from it

called also hypertension

Medical Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: hypertension