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 (Freq. 2) - adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure • Hypernyms: vital sign, pressure, pressure level, force per unit area • Hyponyms: systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, arterial pressure, venous pressure • Part Holonyms: circulation
