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blood pressure

blood pres·sure


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pressure exerted by blood: the pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels. Blood pressure depends on the strength of the heartbeat, thickness and volume of the blood, the elasticity of the artery walls, and general health.

2. medicine 
Same as  hypertension


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