What does blood pressure mean?

Definition

The pressure of the blood in the arteries, as a doctor measures it; high or low.

Example sentences

• Above that amount, the risk is higher. For people who already have high blood pressure, the authors recommend caution.🔊

  Above that amount, the risk is higher. For people who already have high blood pressure, the authors recommend caution.

• The magazine article says too much coffee disturbs your sleep and is bad for your blood pressure.🔊

  The magazine article says too much coffee disturbs your sleep and is bad for your blood pressure.

• And for people with high blood pressure, like me?🔊

  And for people with high blood pressure, like me?

blood pressure in other languages

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