Glossary
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A glossary of ME-related terminology
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Heart rate monitor (HRM) - (noun) a device that measures your heart rate / pulse. Typically a chest strap, wrist strap, or mobile phone app. See also Pacing with a heart rate monitor
Heart rate variability (HRV) - a measurement of the specific changes in time (or variability) between successive heart beats. This is related to autonomic and cardiovascular function. See also Pacing with a heart rate monitor
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post-exertional malaise (PEM)- (noun) a worsening of ME symptoms due to physical or cognitive exertion
post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion -- see post-exertional malaise