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
Among specific juice types, each daily serving of orange juice was associated with a 20% higher risk of high blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The connection between sugary drinks, fruit juice and high blood pressure remained even after researchers considered overall diet quality, physical activity and other factors.
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
Kids were being diagnosed with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes at record rates.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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