low blood pressure

noun

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This raises the possibility of cardiotoxic effects, like low blood pressure and cardiovascular collapse, as well as neurological toxicity, such as muscle weakness or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which controls things like heart rate and breathing. ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 Most importantly, watch for signs or symptoms of more serious allergic responses that can lead to anaphylaxis, such as severe swelling, hives away from the sting site, difficulty in breathing, mental confusion and low blood pressure. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Syncope can have various causes, all of which are linked to hypotension (low blood pressure) or neurological disorders. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 Very high doses of magnesium can cause serious side effects like low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and coma. Before taking a magnesium supplement, talk to your healthcare provider. Alex Yampolsky, Health, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for low blood pressure

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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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“Low blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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

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