heart rate

noun

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

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Millions of Americans are strapping on smartwatches and smart rings to track everything from sleep to heart rate to body temperature. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026 Potential symptoms include rapid breathing, vomiting, panting and a high heart rate. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 According to the Cleveland Clinic, premature babies can experience these pauses along with a slow heart rate or low blood oxygen levels. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 As the golfer secured his win, his wearable device revealed a heart rate of 117 beats per minute on his first putt, soaring to 150 during the post-win celebration, according to data released from his fitness wearable on Monday. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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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