heart rate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heart rate
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Several can detect car crashes or spikes in heart rate as a result of tachycardia, along with such conditions as atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Maximum heart rate decreases 1% annually, and muscle mass is lost with age; strength training is crucial for older adults.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The next day, "major red flags" began to emerge, including what Emily later learned was recessive breathing and a high heart rate.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Unlike traditional activity tracking methods that focus mainly on steps or workout duration, AQ measures exercise intensity by monitoring heart rate.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
I could feel my heart rate starting to slow, and then it raced again as I heard him ask me, “You work in public relations, is that correct? Huntingdon Whitely?”
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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