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.
Phrase Thesaurus
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heart rate
pulse
beats per minute
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