Table of Contents
1. blood_pressure
noun. the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health.
Antonyms
Synonyms
2. pressure
noun. ['ˈprɛʃɝ'] the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit).
6. pressure
noun. ['ˈprɛʃɝ'] the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin.
Antonyms
7. pressure
verb. ['ˈprɛʃɝ'] to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city".
Synonyms
8. blood
noun. ['ˈblʌd'] the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets.
Etymology
- blood (English)
- blod (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. blood
noun. ['ˈblʌd'] temperament or disposition.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- blood (English)
- blod (Middle English (1100-1500))