low blood pressure

noun

1. hypotension.

low blood pressure

/ lō /

1. See hypotension

Word History and Origins

Origin of low blood pressure¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

On presentation to the emergency department, according to the time line in the article, she exhibited low blood pressure, a tender abdomen, and foul-smelling discharge during a pelvic exam—all evidence of abdominal infection.

From Slate

He was suffering from low blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm.

From BBC

Consultant paediatric neurologist Dr Mark Atherton told the court scans revealed Joshua had sustained severe brain damage caused by low blood pressure and was suffering from symptomatic epileptic seizures.

From BBC

It can also cause a loss of consciousness, fitting, vomiting and low blood pressure.

From BBC

Over 70% of patients develop cytokine release syndrome; about 15%-20% of those cases are severe and could require admission to an intensive care unit because of low blood pressure, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, or major organs shutting down.

From Science Daily