Heart Rhythm (Noun)
Meaning
The rhythm of a beating heart.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- A defibrillator was used to restore a normal heart rhythm to the patient's failing heart.
- During intense exercise the normal heart rhythm may change dramatically as the body works to increase circulation.
- By closely monitoring a person's heart rhythm over a 24 hour period, cardiologists can better determine whether arrhythmias are occurring.
- For optimal functioning of the cardiovascular system a stable and healthy heart rhythm must be maintained at all times.
- Years of chain smoking finally caught up with John when his heart rhythm began to irregularly palpitate in his late fifties.