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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > diagnostic techniques > exercise test
Preferred Term:

exercise test

Definition:
Controlled physical activity, more strenuous than at rest, which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) exercise is usually required but submaximal exercise is also used. The intensity of exercise is often graded, using criteria such as rate of work done, oxygen consumption, and heart rate.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
diagnostic techniques
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • stress test (exercise)
  • arm ergometry test
  • treadmill test
  • bicycle ergometry
  • exercise testing
  • step test
  • cycling (stress test)
  • bicycling (stress test)
  • bicycle ergometry test
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/12222
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