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

Adding to the mystery, Sweet had high blood pressure in his youth but had lowered it in recent years. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025

The condition is also often referred to as primary or idiopathic hypertension, and the majority of people with high blood pressure have this type. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025

Both tests are valuable indicators of cardiovascular health and can help assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, high blood pressure, and heart failure. —Paul McClure 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025

This side effect has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions, the researchers noted. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high blood pressure

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• thresher
• refresher

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