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

Olive oil is a powerhouse and comes with many health benefits, such as fighting diabetes, boosting heart and gut health, strengthening bones, and reducing high blood pressure. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Alana Jaffery, her lawsuit said, got cleared for surgery by her doctor despite obesity, prediabetes, iron deficiency anemia and high blood pressure. — David J. Neal july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

However, the city also ranked above average for smoking, poor physical and mental health, obesity, asthma, high blood pressure and diabetes. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In the contract, Doctronic’s AI agent is allowed to process 30-, 60- and 90-day renewals at $4 per prescription for roughly 190 drugs used to treat chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and depression. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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