low blood pressure

noun

: hypotension

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The animals’ slow metabolism, low blood pressure and sluggish lifestyle may reduce strain on the cardiovascular system. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The resident suffered a kidney injury, dehydration and low blood pressure. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Most had abnormally low blood pressure, while 22% were having trouble breathing and 59% required IV fluids. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 21 July 2026 For bloodstream infections, patients can experience dangerously low blood pressure and blistering skin lesions. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low blood pressure

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low blood pressure was in 1924

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Kids Definition

low blood pressure

noun
: blood pressure that is abnormally low especially in the arteries

called also hypotension

Medical Definition

low blood pressure

noun
: hypotension sense 1

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