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high blood pressure
/hˈaɪ blˈʌd pɹˈɛʃɚ/
/hˈaɪ blˈʌd pɹˈɛʃə/
High blood pressure
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a chronic condition in which the force of blood against arterial walls is persistently elevated, increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications
Examples
Her doctor diagnosed high blood pressure after three separate readings above the clinic's threshold.
Regular exercise and a low‑salt diet helped bring his high blood pressure under control without medication.
