high blood pressure

noun
UK: /ˌhaɪ ˈblʌd ˈpreʃər/
US: /ˌhaɪ ˈblʌd ˈpreʃər/

  1. A condition in which the force of your blood against your artery walls is too high.

    1. He has high blood pressure.
    2. Regular exercise can help to reduce high blood pressure and improve overall health.

  2. A common medical condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.

    1. My doctor diagnosed high blood pressure.
    2. Controlling high blood pressure is crucial for preventing serious cardiovascular events.

Synonyms

hypertension

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The word "high blood pressure" in English means: A condition in which the force of your blood against your artery walls is too high., A common medical condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems..

The phonetic transcription of "high blood pressure" is /ˌhaɪ ˈblʌd ˈpreʃər/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ ˈblʌd ˈpreʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high blood pressure": hypertension.

Example usage of "high blood pressure": "He has high blood pressure.". More examples on the page.