Blutdruckmessung

blood pressure measurement

noun BLOOT-druk-mes-ung Rare

Usage Note

Blutdruckmessung is the routine measurement of blood pressure. Blutdruckmessgerät (blood pressure monitor) and Blutdruckmanschette (cuff) are related. Results are given as systolisch/diastolisch in mmHg.

Examples

"Der Arzt empfahl, die Blutdruckmessung zweimal täglich zu Hause durchzuführen."

Natural Translation

The doctor recommended performing the blood pressure measurement twice daily at home.

Literal Translation

The doctor recommended the blood pressure measurement twice daily at home to perform.

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