low blood pressure

noun

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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 Later symptoms may include low blood pressure, lack of blood flow, internal bleeding and acute kidney failure. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 May 2026 Higher levels may lead to more serious symptoms, such as low blood pressure, muscle weakness, or an irregular heartbeat. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 May 2026 But early supportive medical care can typically help a person recover, including medications to relieve symptoms such as fever and, if needed, to treat low blood pressure and low oxygen levels. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for low blood pressure

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low blood pressure was in 1924

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“Low blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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

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