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

The beta-blocker was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1967 for the treatment of heart problems including high blood pressure, arrhythmia (irregular heart rate) and angina. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Apr. 2026

Its doctors will adjust medications for conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes when appropriate. —Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

Cardiologists argue that high blood pressure, almost always asymptomatic, remains undertreated despite the newer guidelines. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

In October, Chesnutt was hospitalized shortly before a performance with the band Alabama, and underwent testing for low sodium and high blood pressure. —Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 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