high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Alan Gionet, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Anyone with heart conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy or respiratory issues should consult a doctor first.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Those advocating for a fundamental reset — including Newsom, businesses, cities and counties — say a cottage industry of consultants and attorneys have morphed the claim process to include common ailments such as high blood pressure and toenail fungus.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Anyone with heart conditions, high blood pressure, epilepsy or respiratory issues should consult a doctor before starting.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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