hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˌhī-pō-ˈten(t)-shən 

: abnormally low blood pressure

Examples of hypotension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In turn, dehydration can cause orthostatic hypotension and falls in people who also take medications for blood pressure. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026

His past coworkers said the surgeon also frequently took multiple hours on emergency procedures that would ideally be done in under an hour to avoid complications like hypothermia, hypotension and clotting issues. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

However, when paired with medications that also lower blood pressure, these supplements could cause your blood pressure to become too low (hypotension). — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 25 June 2026

Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in pregnant women, pediatric users, people with active cancer or cancer in remission, or users with uncontrolled hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia or tachycardia. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

hypo- + tension entry 1, probably after French hypotension

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hypotension

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension
• detention

Kids Definition

hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən 

: low blood pressure

Medical Definition

hypotension

noun

hy·​po·​ten·​sion ˈhī-pō-ˌten-chən 

1

: abnormally low pressure of the blood

called also low blood pressure

2

: abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid