A medical condition in which blood pressure is higher than normal; hypertension.
医者に高血圧と診断され、薬を飲み始めた。
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure by the doctor and started taking medication.
塩分の多い食事は高血圧を悪化させることがある。
A diet high in salt can worsen high blood pressure.
家族に高血圧の人がいると、リスクが高くなる場合がある。
If someone in your family has high blood pressure, your risk may be increased.