blood-pressure
UK/blʌd-'preʃə/US
Definitions
n.
The force of blood pushing against the artery walls
血压
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbloodroot
+
pressureroot
=blood-pressure
blood + pressure. The pressure the blood exerts on the artery walls.
Common Collocations
- 1.high blood pressure高血压
- 2.low blood pressure低血压
- 3.blood pressure monitor血压计
Example Sentences
- 1.
The nurse checked his blood pressure before the appointment.
- 2.
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease.