low blood pressure

noun

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People with chronically low blood pressure should also be cautious, as the tea could cause a dangerous dip in blood pressure. Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Jan. 2026 Side effects can include low blood pressure, dizziness and dry eyes or mouth. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026 People prone to low blood pressure should also avoid consuming large quantities of beetroot or beet supplements, as the nitrates could bring down blood pressure even more. Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026 Research suggests a colder cabin also reduces the symptoms of motion sickness and can help prevent fainting caused by low blood pressure. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025 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 3 Feb. 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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