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

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood.

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

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