Normotensive
Normotensive (pronounced: nor-mo-ten-siv) is a medical term used to describe a person who has a normal blood pressure.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˌnɔːrmoʊˈtɛnsɪv/
Etymology
The term "Normotensive" is derived from the Latin words "norma" meaning rule or pattern, and "tensio" meaning tension or pressure.
Definition
A person is considered normotensive when their blood pressure is within the normal range, typically defined as a systolic pressure (the top number) between 90 and 120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and a diastolic pressure (the bottom number) between 60 and 80 mm Hg.
Related Terms
- Hypertension: A condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Hypotension: A condition where blood pressure is lower than normal.
- Systolic pressure: The highest pressure when your heart beats and pushes the blood round your body.
- Diastolic pressure: The lowest pressure when your heart relaxes between beats.
- Blood pressure: The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Normotensive
- Wikipedia's article - Normotensive
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