Meaning of the word heart-rate in English

What does heart-rate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heart-rate

US /ˈhɑːrt ˌreɪt/
UK /ˈhɑːt ˌreɪt/

Noun

the number of times a person's heart beats (= moves regularly) in a minute or in a specified time:

Example:
In an adult, the average heart rate is 70 beats per minute.