high blood pressure

noun

Definition of high blood pressure

: abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries also : hypertension

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Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. al, "Broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck raise questions," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. Aaron C. Davis, chicagotribune.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Jeffrey Epstein’s neck, sources say," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. Anchorage Daily News, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 15 Aug. 2019 Sampson's office said Garner's bronchial asthma, obesity and high blood pressure were contributing factors. oregonlive.com, "Autopsy finds broken bones in Epstein’s neck, deepening questions around his death," 14 Aug. 2019 Studies have shown those effects include decreased cognitive skills, kidney disease and high blood pressure. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Community leaders lobby San Diego to curb use of leaded fuel by small airplanes," 14 Aug. 2019 While anyone can get heat stroke, the CDC notes that children and the elderly are particularly at risk, along with people with heart disease or high blood pressure. De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "How to Stay Healthy During a Heat Wave," 20 July 2019 Last year, a review published in the journal Environmental Research revealed that exposure to greenspace can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, stress and high blood pressure. Brittany Anas, The Know, "What’s forest bathing and why are so many people in Colorado doing it?," 19 June 2019 Doctors find a surprising cause for a preteen’s stomach pain and high blood pressure. Amitha Kalaichandran, Discover Magazine, "There's a Far More Complex Condition Lurking Behind One Girl's High Blood Pressure," 16 May 2019

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1899, in the meaning defined above

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high blood pressure

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