Term info
database cross reference
- MedDRA:10015652
- MeSH:D005080
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.
definition citation
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003878.htm
gwas trait
true
has exact synonym
stress test
term editor
Dani Welter