The pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins; it varies during the heartbeat cycle, and according to a person's age, health and physical condition.

plural of blood pressure

(physiology) The highest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring during each heart beat, because of the systole.

(physiology) The lowest pressure within the bloodstream, occurring between heart beats, because of a diastole.

plural of diastolic blood pressure

plural of systolic blood pressure

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, blood pressure. / (pathology, colloquial) Synonym of hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure)

Synonym of white coat hypertension

Indicates that the speaker has hypotension (low blood pressure).

Indicates that the speaker has hypertension (high blood pressure).