high blood pressure

American  

noun

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

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high blood pressure Scientific  

/ hī /

1. See hypertension

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Etymology

Origin of high blood pressure

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The research paid special attention to people with high blood pressure and also examined a subgroup of adults considered safe candidates for salt substitutes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Because of this, people with high blood pressure should consult a health care professional before making the switch.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Tyvaso makes up the bulk of United Therapeutics’ revenue and is approved to treat two forms of high blood pressure in the lungs.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Ferrer said the county depends on nearly $1 billion in federal funding annually to track and prevent communicable diseases and combat chronic health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

But she has heart disease and high blood pressure now and takes medication for both.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride