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Medical Abbreviations
HR
Commonly used in clinical settings, fitness assessments, and emergency care.
Literal Meaning
Heart rate
Actual Meaning
How many times your heart beats per minute. Normal resting is 60-100 beats.
Examples in Context

The patient's HR increased to 120 bpm during exercise.

Helpful Tips
  • 1HR can also refer to 'human resources'; context is key!
  • 2Remember that normal resting HR is typically 60-100 bpm.
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heart rate
pulse
beats per minute
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