heart rate

noun

: the rate at which the heart beats
Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.

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High amounts of alcohol in a short time can lead to such significant impairment that key areas that control breathing and heart rate begin to shut down. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025 The examination can include blood tests and screening for diseases like cancer and diabetes, as well as checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 Very high doses—more than 5,000 milligrams per day—can lead to magnesium toxicity, causing more severe symptoms like low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and abnormal heart rate. Alex Yampolsky, Health, 7 Apr. 2025 These supplements may work by lowering blood pressure and heart rate and boosting oxygen delivery to the muscles.11 For the best results, take nitrate supplements two to three hours before a one-time event like a challenging workout or competition. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heart rate

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“Heart rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20rate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

heart rate

noun
: a measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as number of beats per minute see maximum heart rate
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