low blood pressure

noun

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Other symptoms may include low blood pressure, thirst, drowsiness, muscle weakness and slow or shallow breathing. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026 Beet supplements are also not for everyone, experts note — including those with kidney stones, low blood pressure or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 Consuming more than 350 milligrams of supplemental magnesium can lead to magnesium toxicity, which can cause symptoms including low blood pressure, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing and cardiac arrest. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026 Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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 1 Apr. 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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