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heartbeat Definition

heart·beat (härt′bēt′)

noun

    1. one pulsation, or full contraction and dilation, of the heart
    2. the continuous series of such pulsations constituting the rhythmic beating of the heart an irregular heartbeat
  2. a very brief period of time; moment; instant reappeared in a heartbeat
  3. the vital core or motivating force

heartbeat Synonyms

heartbeat

n.

pulsation, throb of the heart, cardiovascular activity, instant, moment; see also beat 2, pulse.

heartbeat Usage Examples

Possessives

  • baby: A drop or raise in baby's heartbeat will alert your midwife to watch you closely.
  • mother: An innovative pet bed insert which simulates a ' mother's heartbeat ' .

Converse of object

  • regulate: WHAT IT DOES It helps conduct nerve impulses, muscle function and regulates heartbeat and blood pressure.
  • hear: I couldn't hear a heartbeat behind the door.
  • send: Dedicated 1 does not send the heartbeat, and is mostly intended for LANs.
  • treat: Care should be taken when using Instillagel ® : If you have heart problems or are taking medication for treating irregular heartbeat.
  • feel: Like a tiny flower bursting through souless concrete, the wise feel a heartbeat beneath their feet.
  • raise: The sight raises the heartbeat of the passer-by who momentarily imagines this is an otter.

Adjective modifier

  • irregular: People with an irregular heartbeat may be given warfarin, which reduces the blood's tendency to clot.
  • fetal: Fetal heartbeat Your baby's heartbeat will be monitored at each visit to check it is alive and that the heartbeat is normal.
  • fetal: A test confirmed that there was no fetal heartbeat.
  • rapid: The blood pressure can be raised and a rapid heartbeat, tremor and sweating may develop.
  • abnormal: The polyunsaturated fats can cause an abnormal heartbeat which may lead to a sudden cardiac death, doctors warn.
  • steady: Fit people also have a steadier heartbeat than unfit ones.

Modifies a noun

  • rhythm: I stroked her gently and she gradually began to have normal heartbeat rhythms after about 5-8 minutes.
  • sound: Both parents report that the heartbeat sound effect was not at all intrusive.

Noun used with modifier

  • babys: This is the simplest way I know for a Mom to experience the please of her babys heartbeat with the minimum of fuss.
  • racing: You are here: home Natural Health Anxiety Coping with anxiety Do you experience... racing heartbeat?
  • TV: Her lurcher, Tramp, played the part of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass's dog in the TV series Heartbeat for six years.
  • series: Goathland is the place where they film the tv series Heartbeat.