English Explanatory Dictionary

blood pressure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

Pronunciation

/ˈblʌd ˌpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blood pressure.wav

Word forms

blood pressure blood pressures

Derived words

diastolic blood pressure high blood pressure systolic blood pressure
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