Pace

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Pace (medical term)

Pace (/peɪs/), in the context of medicine, refers to the speed or rhythm at which a certain physiological process occurs, such as the heartbeat or breathing rate. The term is derived from the Latin word 'pax', meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility', which in turn is used to denote a state of steady and consistent rhythm or speed.

Related Terms

  • Heart Rate: The speed at which the heart beats, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm). The heart rate can vary depending on the body's physical needs, including the need to absorb oxygen and excrete carbon dioxide.
  • Respiratory Rate: The number of breaths a person takes per minute. The rate is usually measured when a person is at rest and simply involves counting the number of breaths taken in a minute.
  • Cardiac Pacemaker: A device that sends small electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate or to stimulate the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles).
  • Pacemaker (biology): A group of cells that naturally controls the rate of any biological activity in the body such as the heart rate or the respiratory rate.

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