low blood pressure
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of low blood pressure
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Veradermics is working on an extended-release version of oral minoxidil that is thought to reduce the heart palpitations and low blood pressure that can occur when people take higher doses of a minoxidil pill.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
After being checked over by paramedics, she was told very low blood pressure had caused her to faint at the wheel.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
The signs to look out for include cough, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure and irregular heart rate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2025
And drinking more water helped young adults with low blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
A prison doctor, she said, had pronounced her low blood pressure a serious condition, one that might leave her permanently disabled and her six children a burden to society.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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