high blood pressure

noun

: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries

also : hypertension

Examples of high blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Children with preexisting conditions such as high blood pressure are at especially high risk, Hannon said, but even healthy children who get too much of a stimulant can have serious problems. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Some bottles of the prescription drug chlorthalidone, a diuretic prescribed to treat high blood pressure, have been recalled nationwide because the pills don’t dissolve properly. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026

But while there is a lot riding on the game, that’s not the primary cause, nor is a history of high blood pressure. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Honyotski, 71, lives with several chronic conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high blood pressure

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• thresher
• refresher

Kids Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: blood pressure that is abnormally high especially in the arteries or the condition resulting from it

called also hypertension

Medical Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: hypertension