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Exertion

Medical Definition: Expenditure of energy by skeletal muscles. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of oxygen consumption, heat produced, or heart rate. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.
Guide Notes: TN 166: exertion as a control state, opposite "at rest"
Also Called: Physical Effort

Exertion Medical Definitions and Terms

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