MMHg is an abbreviation for the unit of measurement used for pressure, millimeters of mercury. There are many synonyms for this unit, including Torr, which is also a unit of pressure that is equal to one millimeter of mercury. Another synonym is cmHg, which stands for centimeters of mercury, and is used interchangeably with MMHg in some cases. Additionally, some medical professionals may use the term "fluid column height" to refer to pressure measured in millimeters of mercury. No matter which synonym is used, all express the same concept of pressure measured in relation to the height of a column of mercury.