hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-shən 

: abnormally low blood pressure

Examples of hypotension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Orthostatic hypotension — a sudden sensation of dizziness brought on by standing up too fast. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025

These are usually mild and unexplained episodes of weeping that come on unexpectedly. Low or fluctuating blood pressure: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) affects some people with Parkinson's disease. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025

For most adults, hypotension is a reading lower than 90/60 mmHg. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 May 2025

Syncope can have various causes, all of which are linked to hypotension (low blood pressure) or neurological disorders. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

hypo- + tension entry 1, probably after French hypotension

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypotension

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension
• detention

Kids Definition

hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən 

: low blood pressure

Medical Definition

hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən 

1

: abnormally low pressure of the blood

called also low blood pressure

2

: abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid