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

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Muñoz said he's had six surgeries and suffers from diabetes, a heart murmur, neuropathy and high blood pressure. — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

The tricky thing is, other common conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can harm the tiny blood vessels of the brain and create spots that mirror or obscure MS lesions, Kurz said. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Anyone monitoring salt intake for reasons such as high blood pressure or kidney disease should make sure their cottage cheese consumption falls within their limits, as a cup has around 700 milligrams of sodium, experts said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 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