Der Blutdruck
Example: Der Blutdruck muss regelmäßig beim Arzt kontrolliert werden.
Definition
"Der Blutdruck" refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in arteries. It is an important medical indicator of cardiovascular health, as in the phrase: 'Der Blutdruck muss regelmäßig beim Arzt kontrolliert werden.'
Etymology
The German word "der Blutdruck" is a compound of 'Blut,' meaning 'blood,' and 'Druck,' meaning 'pressure.' It literally translates to 'blood pressure,' reflecting its medical use in measuring the pressure of blood within the circulatory system.
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"Der Blutdruck" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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