Meaning of blood pressure in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    blood pressure

    Definitions

    1. the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels

    Examples

    • « results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart »
    • « sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health »
    • « adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/8 »

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