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

Health officials say tianeptine can be addictive and dangerous, causing problems ranging from high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat to respiratory failure, coma and death. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025

Ham is typically higher in both calories and sugar than turkey, which could contribute to overweight or obesity (both of which are risk factors for high blood pressure). —Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025

The 16-week, double-blind trial followed 72 adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar and excess body fat that increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

The medical institution says the causes of childhood obesity, along with obesity, are a diet high in cholesterol or sodium, a sedentary lifestyle, and family history of high blood pressure. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 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