heart rate
Americannoun
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heart rates
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of heart rate
First recorded in 1870–75
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The condition, which affects one in every 200 people, means Charlie's heart and lungs are compressed, which triggers breathlessness and an increased heart rate that can cause her to lose consciousness.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Oura’s smart rings monitor health indicators including heart rate, body temperature and sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The devices will track physiological data including body temperature, heart rate and fat reserves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
This network of nerves automatically controls essential bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Adrenaline hit my system like a freight train, and I felt my heart rate double in an instant.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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