high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Preeclampsia is the occurrence of consistently high blood pressure during or after pregnancy that typically occurs after 20 weeks.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Another study showed that 150 mg/kg/day caused high blood pressure.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
For adults, chronic lead exposure is tied to kidney dysfunction, high blood pressure, and decreased cognitive function.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This is similar to what is seen in conditions like high blood pressure, which can change from day to day or from month to month, depending on a person’s diet, stress level and many other factors.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Another study showed that 150 mg/kg/day caused high blood pressure.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
For adults, chronic lead exposure is tied to kidney dysfunction, high blood pressure, and decreased cognitive function.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This is similar to what is seen in conditions like high blood pressure, which can change from day to day or from month to month, depending on a person’s diet, stress level and many other factors.
—Carol Mathews, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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