high blood pressure
Definition
Noun: A chronic medical condition where the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. This is typically defined by sustained blood pressure readings at or above 140 millimeters of mercury (systolic) over 90 millimeters of mercury (diastolic).
Usage and Examples
- As a subject: often has no symptoms, which is why it is called a "silent killer."
- As an object: The doctor diagnosed him with .
- With verbs: You can have, develop, control, treat, or lower .
- Regular exercise can help prevent high blood pressure.
- She takes medication to manage her high blood pressure.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In clinical settings, is often categorized into stages (e.g., Stage 1 Hypertension, Stage 2 Hypertension) based on specific blood pressure measurements.
- Risk Factor: The term is frequently used to describe a major risk factor for other conditions.
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a primary risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypertension: The formal medical term for . These terms are often used interchangeably.
- Essential/Primary Hypertension: The most common type of , with no identifiable cause.
- Secondary Hypertension: caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney disease.
- Malignant Hypertension: A severe, rapidly progressing form of .
- Hypotension: The opposite condition, meaning abnormally low blood pressure.
Synonyms
- Hypertension (primary synonym)
- Arterial hypertension
Antonyms
- Low blood pressure
- Hypotension
Related Phrases and Collocations
- To suffer from high blood pressure: To have the condition.
- High blood pressure reading: A specific measurement indicating elevated blood pressure.
- High blood pressure medication/drugs: Pharmaceuticals used for treatment (e.g., .*).
- Complications of high blood pressure: The serious health problems it can cause (e.g., heart attack, kidney failure).
Noun
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a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater)
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