low blood pressure

noun

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The following year Stacy was hospitalized for low blood pressure and a low heart rate after giving birth to her second daughter, Willow. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 The signs to look out for include cough, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heart rate. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025 Very low cortisol levels can cause symptoms including weight loss, fatigue, a lack of appetite, and low blood pressure and blood sugar, says Goddard. Fiorella Valdesolo, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025 Fainting During Pregnancy Pregnancy can cause low blood pressure, which may lead to fainting. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.

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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