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| Definition: | [n] the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health | ||
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| Synonyms: | pulse, pulse rate | ||
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| See Also: | femoral pulse, radial pulse, rate, vital sign | ||
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| Definition: | Number of contractions of the heart in one minute. | ||
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