BP

[bee-pee]

noun

pressão arterial

1. Blood pressure; the force of blood pushing against artery walls

The doctor checked my BP during the appointment.

O médico verificou minha pressão arterial durante a consulta.

2. British Petroleum; the multinational oil and gas company

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies.

BP é uma das maiores empresas de energia do mundo.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pressão arterial

Standard medical abbreviation used in healthcare settings

Portugal

pressão arterial

Standard medical abbreviation used in healthcare settings

General

BP (empresa)

When referring to the petroleum company, usually kept as 'BP' or 'British Petroleum'

check BP

high BP

low BP

normal BP range

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