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Vascular Pressure

/ˈvæs.kjʊ.lər ˈprɛʃ.ər/
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  1. 1

    The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.

    "Monitoring vascular pressure is crucial for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases."
  2. 2

    The measurement of blood pressure within the vascular system, often expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

    "A sudden increase in vascular pressure can indicate a hypertensive crisis."

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The term 'vascular' originates from the Latin 'vasculum', meaning 'vessel', which refers to the blood vessels in the body. 'Pressure' comes from the Latin 'pressura', meaning 'a pressing', which evolved through Middle English to denote the force exerted by fluids. Together, 'vascular pressure' describes the force exerted by blood within the vascular system.

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