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

Still, she was instead given 10 milligrams of Metaraminol, which is used to treat hypotension. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

An additional drop in blood pressure may cause orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing). — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2026

Their vasoactive infusion ran out in the middle of the night, suddenly causing hypotension, hypoxemia, and brain damage. — K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025

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

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