high blood pressure

noun

1. elevation of the arterial blood pressure or a condition resulting from it; hypertension. : HBP

high blood pressure

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1. See hypertension

Word History and Origins

Origin of high blood pressure¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

They have higher rates of kidney disease and high blood pressure.

From Science News For Students

Chavez, who has diabetes and high blood pressure, said hospital workers didn’t mention shelters or provide a list of options.

From Voice of San Diego

If the readings point to trouble like abnormally high blood pressure, the nurse alerts the senior’s primary-care physician, who can then set up a virtual visit to determine the next steps.

From MIT Technology Review

The 37-year-old has asthma, high blood pressure and obesity, putting him at increased risk for severe illness and complications from the virus.

From Time

While Campos was the last to develop symptoms, “when it hit her, it happened so quick,” said her daughter, Yuri Campos, 37, who said her mother had asthma, high blood pressure and prediabetes.

From Washington Post

They say another passenger trapped in line is suffering from high blood pressure.

From The Daily Beast

High blood pressure and arthritis—working for Spin magazine!

From The Daily Beast

Medical panel loosens guidelines about when people over 60 should be treated for high blood pressure.

From The Daily Beast

Second, the rates of high blood pressure, etc were not that low.

From The Daily Beast

I suffered intense sinus flare-ups, headaches, high blood pressure, wheezes, and coughs.

From The Daily Beast

Apoplexy comes next, especially if the fat man is also a florid man with a fast heart or an inclination to high blood pressure.

From Project Gutenberg

Hormotone Without Post-Pituitary is recommended for use in neurasthenic conditions associated with high blood pressure.

From Project Gutenberg

I am called to the draft, and they found I have high blood pressure.

From Project Gutenberg

Doctors had told him he was in danger of death because of severe attacks of vertigo and a high blood pressure.

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Hardening of the arteries as well as high blood pressure are returned to normal in 100 per cent of the cases.

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