heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt 
Synonyms
Examples of heartbeat in a Sentence
The patient had a rapid heartbeat.
I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat.
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Other potential symptoms include irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), seizures, and tingling in the lips, tongue, lips, feet, or fingers.1
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There are two main tests that healthcare providers use to assess calcium levels in the blood.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Read more What 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Miss About Retired Host Pat Sajak
Second time's the charm with the defibrillator, and doctors find a heartbeat.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The suede outside is also stylish and the slippers are easy to slip on and off.
Tech
Fitbit Charge 6 fitness tracker: on sale for $99.95
Original price: $159.95
Track your steps, heartbeat and other health metrics with a Fitbit Charge 6.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Other potential symptoms include irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), seizures, and tingling in the lips, tongue, lips, feet, or fingers.1
Types of Calcium Blood Tests
There are two main tests that healthcare providers use to assess calcium levels in the blood.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbeat. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt
: a single contracting and expanding of the heart
Medical Definition
heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt
: one complete pulsation of the heart
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