Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The number of pulsations of an artery in a minute.
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Examples
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Reading the poem aloud, I find a noticeable rise in energy level and pulse-rate rise after line 9.
Archive 2008-10-01 Lemon Hound 2008
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At one point Manuel was concerned: Mr Smiths pulse-rate was at 98.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Enrico gave Mr Smith more oxygen until they were both satisfied that his pulse-rate was not life-threatening.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Reading the poem aloud, I find a noticeable rise in energy level and pulse-rate rise after line 9.
Annie Finch reads Claude McKay Lemon Hound 2008
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At one point Manuel was concerned: Mr Smiths pulse-rate was at 98.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Enrico gave Mr Smith more oxygen until they were both satisfied that his pulse-rate was not life-threatening.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Then, just as it was on active duty: hurry up and wait until the appointment to have my blood pressure and pulse-rate and weight measured.
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At one point Manuel was concerned: Mr Smiths pulse-rate was at 98.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Enrico gave Mr Smith more oxygen until they were both satisfied that his pulse-rate was not life-threatening.
Deadly Intent Lynda La Plante 2008
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Indifference, she reflected, aware of the telling leap in her pulse-rate, would not be the most predictable response this man normally excited in the opposite sex.
The Carides Pregnancy Lawrence, Kim 2005
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