low blood pressure

noun
UK: /ˌləʊ ˈblʌd ˌpreʃər/
US: /ˌloʊ ˈblʌd ˌpreʃər/

  1. A medical condition where blood flows through your arteries at lower than normal pressure.

    1. She has low blood pressure, so she feels dizzy.
    2. If you experience dizziness or fatigue, consult a doctor to check for low blood pressure.

  2. The state of having blood pressure that is considered to be below the healthy range.

    1. His low blood pressure made him faint easily.
    2. Dehydration can often lead to low blood pressure, especially in older adults.

Synonyms

hypotension

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "low blood pressure" in English means: A medical condition where blood flows through your arteries at lower than normal pressure., The state of having blood pressure that is considered to be below the healthy range..

The phonetic transcription of "low blood pressure" is /ˌləʊ ˈblʌd ˌpreʃər/ in British English and /ˌloʊ ˈblʌd ˌpreʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "low blood pressure": hypotension.

Example usage of "low blood pressure": "She has low blood pressure, so she feels dizzy.". More examples on the page.