white-coat hypertension

noun

1. the phenomenon of having elevated blood pressure only during a medical consultation

Example Sentences

Rosen said he talked his way out of that diagnosis by assuring doctors he had “white-coat syndrome,” also known as “white-coat hypertension” — readings that are high in a medical setting but otherwise normal.

From Washington Post

Hwang said one study showed up to 50 percent of patients had lower blood pressure at home, probably because of both white-coat hypertension and mistakes when taken in an office.

From Washington Post

In 30 percent to 40 percent of cases in which office blood pressure readings are consistently elevated, the cause is so-called “white-coat hypertension” – meaning the child is simply stressed from seeing a doctor.

From New York Times

Part of white-coat hypertension could be that you’re stressed from getting to the office.

From Seattle Times

And, some people experience "white-coat hypertension" -- an increase in blood pressure at the doctor's office from stress -- when having their blood pressure taken.

From US News