high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 15 May 2025
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Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 15 May 2025
Chia seeds have many benefits, such as supporting heart health, managing blood sugar levels, and lowering high blood pressure.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
NCDs test the limits of national health systems in low- and middle-income countries
In addition to type 1 and type 2 diabetes, NCDs include chronic respiratory disease, cancer, high blood pressure, asthma, sickle cell disease and others.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Burton’s health conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, were mitigating factors in Simon’s decision.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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