blood pressure

• Pression exercée par le sang sur les parois des vaisseaux sanguins, souvent mesurée pour évaluer la santé ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner le stress ou l'anxiété.

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.

   tension artérielle

   • 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.

   pression artérielle

   • 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.