low blood pressure

noun

: hypotension

Examples of low blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dangerously low blood pressure carries its own serious risks, and Smith himself was still taking his medication when his readings dropped into the danger zone. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

He was diagnosed with sepsis, blood clots in the lungs, critically low blood pressure, fast heart rate and severe malnutrition. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Among the most common symptoms are a fast heart rate, low blood pressure, fever, chills, a rash, confusion and extreme pain or discomfort. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Other possible complications include liver disease, allergic reactions, low blood pressure, and, when abruptly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for low blood pressure

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• thresher
• refresher

Kids Definition

low blood pressure

noun

: blood pressure that is abnormally low especially in the arteries

called also hypotension

Medical Definition

low blood pressure

noun

: hypotension sense 1