CEFR B1

bp

noun

Meaning

The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). It is recorded as two numbers: systolic pressure (the higher number, when the heart beats) and diastolic pressure (the lower number, when the heart rests between beats).

Examples

High blood pressure is a common health concern.
My doctor recommended I monitor my blood pressure regularly.

Synonyms: hypertension, hypotension, vital signs

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bp (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: biː piː

Definition

Examples

High blood pressure is a common health concern.
My doctor recommended I monitor my blood pressure regularly.
The nurse took my blood pressure before the examination.

How to Use bp

blood pressure (collocation): The pressure of blood in the circulatory system. — "The doctor checked her blood pressure."
blood pressure reading (collocation): The specific measurement of blood pressure. — "My blood pressure reading was 120 over 80."

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