Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bp
Abbreviation
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Definition
The abbreviation ‘bp’ commonly refers to ‘blood pressure’ in medical contexts or to ‘boiling point’ in scientific discussions.
Examples
- The doctor checked my bp during the routine examination.
- Make sure to note the bp of the solution when heating it.
Meaning
In medicine, ‘bp’ is a vital sign that measures the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. It is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually represented with two numbers, systolic over diastolic (e.g., 120/80 mmHg). In chemistry, ‘bp’ refers to the temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapor.
Synonyms
- Blood Pressure (for medical context)
- Boiling Point (for scientific context)
