De bloeddruk
Example: De bloeddruk meten is belangrijk bij het controleren van de gezondheid.
Definition
"De bloeddruk" refers to the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, especially arteries. Measuring de bloeddruk is important for assessing cardiovascular health and detecting conditions such as hypertension or hypotension.
Etymology
The term "de bloeddruk" comes from Dutch, where "bloed" means blood and "druk" means pressure. Together, they describe the pressure of blood within the vessels, a concept vital in medicine. Did you know? The study of blood pressure began in the 18th century with early experiments by Stephen Hales.
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"De bloeddruk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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