Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mmHg
noun
millimeters of mercury
Definition
Millimeters of mercury, a unit of pressure.
Examples
- The systolic pressure in a healthy adult is typically around 120 mmHg.
- Doctors often use a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure in mmHg.
- During a medical examination, your doctor may refer to your blood pressure as 130/80 mmHg.
Meaning
mmHg is a unit of pressure based on the height of a column of mercury in a barometer. It is commonly used in medicine to measure blood pressure.
Synonyms
- Hg (symbol for mercury)
