Pressure (pr.)
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Absolute pressure, total pressure (of gas mixture), volumic hydraulic energy, areic force | ||
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Abbreviation |
Pr. | ||
Definition in words |
Force, as a scalar quantity, exerted by a fluid normal to a plane divided by the area of that plane | ||
Definition by equation |
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Systematic terms |
Pressure of component B in system 1 | ||
Result type |
Rational scale |
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Unit |
Pa, kPa, mmHg, etc. Note: mmHg is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI, and units based on fundamental constants. 1 mmHg= 133.322 Pa |
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Non-recommended term
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Hydrostatic volumic energy, hydraulic pressure, hydrostatic pressure | ||
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Laboratory field |
Example |
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Clinical Chemistry |
Generic abbreviated |
NPU57947 Artery(spec.)—Blood; pr.(systolic; proc.) = ? mmHg |
Full result | NPU57947 Artery(specification)—Blood; pressure(systolic; procedure) = 120 mmHg | |
Abbreviated result | NPU57947 Artery(spec.)—Blood; pr.(systolic; proc.) = 120 mmHg | |
Written expression | The systolic pressure of blood in Mr Smith’s right brachial artery is [120] mmHg. The measurement is performed according to a procedure defined by the laboratory. | |
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Notes
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The laboratory specifies the anatomical location “right brachialis artery” by the laboratory. | |
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Kind-of-property
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Nominal kind-of-property
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Kind-of-quantity
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Unitary kind-of-quantity
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Rational unitary kind-of-quantity
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Pressure
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Date | Term | Note |
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1996-01-01 | Pressure | Term established. |
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NPU term identifier |
QU50098 |