blood pressure
noun
: pressure that is exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries and that varies with the muscular efficiency of the heart, the blood volume and viscosity, the age and health of the individual, and the state of the vascular wall
Examples of blood pressure in a Sentence
The doctor says he has high blood pressure.
These drugs help lower blood pressure.
She has a blood pressure of 120.
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Others -- including diet, exercise, blood pressure, cholesterol, hearing and vision health -- are within a person's control.
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Allen Chang, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Allen Chang, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Two key upcoming fields for wearables tracking include blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose monitoring.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Data was collected on the participants' eating and lifestyle habits, blood pressure, medical history, and height and weight.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Although more evidence is needed, rhodiola may interact with antidepressants, blood pressure–lowering medications, blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and insulin.11
Long-term use: The long-term use of rhodiola supplements hasn't been sufficiently studied.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20pressure. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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