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

Castellanos said Trujillo, who came from Cuba in 2005, has high blood pressure and lung complications from COVID-19. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the leading causes of heart attack and stroke. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026

Prevent and manage high blood pressure, particularly in midlife. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

May Reduce High Blood Pressure Risk Vitamin C may help support healthy blood pressure over time, which can lower the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart disease. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 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