heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt 
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Examples of heartbeat in a Sentence
The patient had a rapid heartbeat.
I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat.
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Doomsday synths and a percussive heartbeat backdrop lyrics that bask in solitude and beckon toward death.
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If they are taken inappropriately, side effects such as muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats, and stomach ulcers can occur.22
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—Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
These include: Flushing or warmth Chest pain Fast heartbeat
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Breathing problems or tightness in the throat
Swelling, rash, hives, or itching
Side effects of glatiramer acetate typically go away on their own within 15 to 30 minutes, the FDA said.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Jan. 2025
If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 31 Jan. 2025
If they are taken inappropriately, side effects such as muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats, and stomach ulcers can occur.22
11.
—Kumkum S. Patel, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
These include: Flushing or warmth Chest pain Fast heartbeat
Anxiety
Breathing problems or tightness in the throat
Swelling, rash, hives, or itching
Side effects of glatiramer acetate typically go away on their own within 15 to 30 minutes, the FDA said.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Jan. 2025
If left unchecked, dehydration can cause more serious complications, such as fainting and irregular heartbeats.
—Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Heartbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbeat. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt
: a single contracting and expanding of the heart
Medical Definition
heartbeat
noun
heart·beat
ˈhärt-ˌbēt
: one complete pulsation of the heart
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