blood pressure (블러드 **프레**셔) — the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, especially the arteries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, especially the arteries
Pronunciation (IPA): /blʌd ˈpreʃər/
Korean meaning: 혈압, 혈관(특히 동맥) 벽에 가해지는 혈액의 압력
Korean pronunciation: 블러드 **프레**셔
Example Sentences
- My grandmother takes her blood pressure every morning like it's her daily horoscope.
- The nurse said my blood pressure is perfect, unlike my cooking skills.
- Regular exercise can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
blood pressure
NOUN//blʌd ˈpreʃər//
the pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, especially the arteries
The nurse checks her blood pressure during the morning clinic visit.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
혈액을 의미하는 'blood'와 압력을 뜻하는 'pressure'가 합쳐진 복합명사로, 의학 용어로 19세기부터 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother takes her blood pressure every morning like it's her daily horoscope.”
“The nurse said my blood pressure is perfect, unlike my cooking skills.”
“Regular exercise can help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.”
“Stress and caffeine can temporarily raise your blood pressure.”
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