high blood pressure

noun

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

high blood pressure

1. See hypertension

Word History and Origins

Origin of high blood pressure¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

These can have side-effects, such as high blood pressure, and increase the risk of infections.

From BBC

He said he was taken into custody for questioning and later escorted to hospital after a health check revealed he was suffering from high blood pressure levels.

From BBC

The side effects reported included high blood pressure, confusion, seizures and death.

From Los Angeles Times

Mamta told the court that her husband had high blood pressure and heart disease.

From BBC

"We've picked out others with cardiovascular disease, and those with high blood pressure. So we would certainly hope we can prevent more costly illness from developing."

From BBC