Hypertension (noun)

Persistently high blood pressure, typically higher than 140/90 mmHg.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from hyper- "excessively" + tension.

Examples:

1. Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease.
2. He was diagnosed with hypertension and put on medication.
3. The hypertension caused damage to his blood vessels.
4. Hypertension is often referred to as the silent killer because it has no symptoms.
5. Hypertension can be controlled through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.