noun
- the rhythmic contractions of the heart muscle that pump blood through the body
Usage: plural of heartbeat
Examples
- The doctor listened to her heartbeats with a stethoscope.
- His heartbeats quickened as he approached the stage.
- The monitor displayed irregular heartbeats on the screen.
- She could feel her heartbeats pounding in her chest.
- The athlete’s heartbeats returned to normal after the race.
- Stress can cause rapid heartbeats and anxiety.