Heart Rate Definition

heartrate
noun
The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.
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Synonyms:
  • pulse rate
  • pulse

Other Word Forms of Heart Rate

Noun

Singular:
heart rate
Plural:
heart rates

Heart Rate Sentence Examples

  • A drop in the baby's heart rate or respiratory rate will sound an alarm, and a nurse can stimulate the baby to resume breathing, if necessary.

  • Jackson was patting her, her heart rate had become more regular and the panting subsided.

  • A heart rate monitor is also an essential tool for any workout.

  • People with OSA may experience a weakened heart rate recovery after exercising, which indicates that the autonomic system's ability to regulate heart rate is out of balance.

  • The NST is performed with an electronic fetal monitor (EFM) that traces the fetal heart rate (FHR) and the presence of any contractions on a monitor strip.

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