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Heartbeat

/ˈhɑrtbiːt/noun / verb
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A heartbeat is the rhythmic pulsation of the heart as it pumps blood through the body, serving as a fundamental sign of life and health in humans and animals. In modern contexts, it metaphorically represents the essential pulse or core activity of systems, like in technology where it denotes a regular signal to monitor functionality and prevent failures.

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