high blood pressure

noun

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

high blood pressure

/ hī /

1. See hypertension

Word History and Origins

Origin of high blood pressure¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Lifestyle changes, including controlling obesity, smoking cessation, being physically active, controlling high blood pressure and controlling blood glucose levels can help prevent the development of heart failure.

From Science Daily

She had been due to give birth at home, but because she had high blood pressure, her labour was induced in a West Midlands hospital.

From BBC

The area has stark health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

From Salon

Obesity is very visible, unlike conditions such as high blood pressure, and has long come with a stigma of blame and shame.

From BBC

To qualify, adults must have at least one pre-existing weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure and be obese.

From BBC