high blood pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of high blood pressure
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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It is the same mechanism behind Avastin, a drug approved more than two decades ago, and it carries real risks like bleeding, clots and high blood pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Elizabeth Doran has been taking GLP-1 medications for nearly a year for weight loss to help reverse her prediabetes and high blood pressure.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The actor battled high blood pressure and kidney disease and struggled with his weight for years, and in 2009, he announced he was seeking a donor for a kidney transplant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The included studies varied in the types of legumes consumed, preparation methods, overall diet patterns, and definitions of high blood pressure.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
But she has heart disease and high blood pressure now and takes medication for both.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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