high blood pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of high blood pressure
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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"I have heart disease, high blood pressure and problems with my eyes," she said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
The substitution models suggested that replacing one daily serving of a sugary beverage with whole fruit could be associated with a 22% lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Participants were asked whether a healthcare professional had ever diagnosed them with high blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Children who already had high blood pressure or lacked dietary information at the beginning of the study were excluded from the analysis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
A disease otherwise known as high blood pressure.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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