blood pressure

• الضغط الذي يمارسه الدم على جدران الأوعية الدموية، ويُقاس عادةً لتقييم الصحة؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا مجازًا للتعبير عن التوتر أو القلق.

The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured to assess health; also used figuratively to describe stress or anxiety.

1. Medical measurementB1formal

   The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, measured to assess cardiovascular health.

   ضغط الدم

   • The doctor checked my blood pressure during the check-up.
   • High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems.
   • She monitors her blood pressure daily with a home device.

2. Health indicatorB1formal

   A key vital sign used to evaluate the condition of the heart and circulatory system.

   مؤشر صحي

   • Regular exercise helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
   • Stress can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure.
   • The nurse recorded his blood pressure as 120 over 80.