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diastolic pressure

n. the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood

Usage examples of "diastolic pressure".

Heart patients could have problems, even though cannabis generally relieves stress, dilates the arteries, and in general lowers the diastolic pressure.

As the air pressure drained off more, he heard the rebound sound indicating the diastolic pressure.