| exertion | 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. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| exertional dyspnea | Excessive shortness of breath after exercise. (05 Mar 2000) |
| exertional hypoglycaemia | <biochemistry> A condition of low blood glucose that is precipitated by activity. Symptoms include weakness, nausea, sweating, and/or fainting with exertion. Origin: Gr. Glykys = sweet, haima = blood (27 Sep 1997) |