high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Limiting or avoiding sugar, alcohol, and caffeine can also help reduce and prevent high blood pressure.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
The Bottom Line Having high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 June 2025
Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce high blood pressure and the overall risk of heart disease.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for high blood pressure
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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