La tension artérielle
Example: Le médecin mesure la tension artérielle à chaque visite.
Definition
"La tension artérielle" refers to the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of arteries. It is a critical indicator of cardiovascular health, measured in millimeters of mercury, and commonly assessed by doctors during medical visits to monitor heart and vessel function.
Etymology
The term "la tension artérielle" comes from French, where "tension" means pressure or stretch, and "artérielle" relates to arteries. It literally describes the pressure within the arteries, reflecting the force blood applies as it flows, a concept traced back to Latin roots for artery and tension.
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"La tension artérielle" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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