low blood pressure

noun

: hypotension

Examples of low blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

It’s also intended to alert first responders and other healthcare providers that a woman has recently given birth and to check for postpartum complications, such as low blood pressure, bleeding, or infections. — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

If the infection enters the bloodstream, symptoms also can include fever, chills, low blood pressure and blistering skin lesions. — ABC News, 17 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