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blood pressure

[/blʌd ˈprɛʃər/]
nounpl: blood pressures
pressão arterial
1. The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
The doctor checked my blood pressure during the appointment.
O médico verificou minha pressão arterial durante a consulta.
2. A medical measurement expressed as two numbers (systolic/diastolic) indicating heart health and cardiovascular function
A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg.
Uma leitura normal de pressão arterial é 120/80 mmHg.
Synonyms
arterial pressureBP

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressão arterial
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese medical contexts
Portugal
pressão arterial
standard medical terminology in European Portuguese
General
tensão arterial
alternative term used in both Brazil and Portugal, especially in older medical literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

high blood pressure (hypertension)
low blood pressure (hypotension)
blood pressure monitor
take someone's blood pressure
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