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Blood Pressure: Definition, Normal Levels & Health Tips
Meaning 1：blood pressure (blood pressure)
blood pressure
/blʌd ˈprɛʃər/
n.
The force with which blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels.
blood pressure
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/blʌd ˈprɛʃər/
n.
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, primarily arteries. It is a vital sign measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'blood' + 'pressure' (L. 'pressura'), meaning blood force on vessels.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine blood pushing like a pressure gauge: high = strong push, low = weak push.
📖 Example
My doctor told me I need to check my blood pressure regularly to stay healthy.
My physician advised that I should measure my blood pressure on a regular basis to maintain good health.
🔗 Collocations
high blood pressure – a condition of elevated blood pressure above the normal range
low blood pressure – a condition of lowered blood pressure below the normal range
measure blood pressure – to check blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer or digital monitor
🔄 Synonyms
arterial pressure (n.) – the pressure within the arteries, often used interchangeably with blood pressure in clinical contexts
vascular tension (n.) – the tension of blood vessel walls related to the pressure inside them
blood tension (n.) – a less common term for blood pressure, especially in older medical texts
🚫 Antonyms
hypotension (n.) – abnormally low blood pressure, the opposite condition
📖 Cultural Story
First measured by Stephen Hales in 1733 by inserting a glass tube into a horse's artery. The term entered medical use in the 19th century.
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