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Definition of Rate, pulse

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Rate, pulse: The pulse rate is most often taken at the wrist. It measures the number of pulsations in the radial artery each minute.

This most often reflects heart rate.

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