high blood pressure

noun

: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries

also : hypertension

Examples of high blood pressure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This finding suggests potential clinical implications for high blood pressure. — Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026

Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Going without the medication that helps manage a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure makes that management harder, and, later, treatment more expensive. — Amber Bellazaire, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Common causes include an aneurysm, high blood pressure, head trauma or arteriovenous malformation. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high blood pressure

• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• thresher
• refresher

Kids Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: blood pressure that is abnormally high especially in the arteries or the condition resulting from it

called also hypertension

Medical Definition

high blood pressure

noun

: hypertension