high blood pressure
noun
: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries
also
: hypertension
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Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
For thousands of years, the ginseng root has been used to treat myriad health issues, from respiratory problems and high blood pressure to chronic stress.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Taken consistently, garlic has been shown to prevent cardiovascular issues, such as high blood pressure, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Hendricks already had high blood pressure.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
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“High blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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