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

When lifestyle changes aren't enough, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to help treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. —Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025

Preeclampsia is tricky to diagnose, because women can present with the main symptoms of high blood pressure and proteinuria for many reasons. —Anita Zaidi, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025

Additionally, some people are also more sensitive to caffeine, for example, experiencing mild jitters and anxiety or more serious conditions in some, such as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and sleep disturbances. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025

Persistently elevated cortisol is linked to problems such as poor sleep, anxiety, high blood pressure and even weakened immunity. —Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025

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