Systolic pressure

The pressure of the blood in the arteries when the heart pumps. It is the higher of two blood pressure measurements (for example, 120/80, where 120 is the systolic pressure).

systolic pressure

Biology; General

The peak blood pressure when ventricles contract.

systolic pressure

Health care; High blood pressure

The peak pressure in the blood circulatory system when the heart contracts. When the heart beats, blood is forced out into the aorta, increasing the pressure. Technically, ...

pressure

Weather; Meteorology

1. A type of stress characterized by uniformity in all directions. As a measurable on a surface, the net force per unit area normal to that surface exerted by molecules rebounding ...

maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A monogenic form of diabetes that usually first occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.

xylitol

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

protein

Health care; Diabetes treatment

1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. 2. Proteins are also used ...

pediatric endocrinologist

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A doctor who treats children who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.

high blood pressure

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage blood ...

lipid profile

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A blood test that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, and hdl cholesterol. Ldl cholesterol is then calculated from the results. A lipid profile is one measure of a person's ...