This is a glossary of Scots English words as well as slang and jargon, with thbeir meanings and where appropriate an example of their use. It's worth noting that Scotland does not have one language, but a collection of different dialects. Table of Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests between beats. If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say 120 over 80 or write 120/80 mmHg.. The chart below shows normal, at-risk, and high blood pressure levels.
Here is what the numbers mean: 1  Systolic pressure less than 120 and diastolic less than 80 means normal blood pressure. 2  Systolic between 120 and 139 and diastolic between 80 and 89 means prehypertension.  Systolic pressure over 139 and diastolic pressure over 89 may mean high blood pressure.