the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health
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blood pressure::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | vital sign, force per unit area, pressure, pressure level |
| Has types | venous pressure, arterial pressure, diastolic pressure, systolic pressure |
adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure.
