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blood pressure

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Definition of blood pressure

noun

[mass noun]
  • the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls: heart failure is common in patients with high blood pressure

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