palpitation
noun
pal·pi·ta·tion
ˌpal-pə-ˈtā-shən 
: a rapid pulsation
especially
: an abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart (such as that caused by panic, arrhythmia, or strenuous physical exercise)
Examples of palpitation in a Sentence
a palpitation of the blood vessels
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People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Some people also report physical symptoms, like lightheadedness, headaches, muscle tension, and heart palpitations.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Long COVID symptoms may include fatigue, brain fog, heart palpitations, trouble sleeping, and shortness of breath.67
Causes
Different viruses cause the common cold and COVID.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 May 2025
Some people also report physical symptoms, like lightheadedness, headaches, muscle tension, and heart palpitations.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 11 Feb. 2025
Second are the acute risks of substances like stimulants, which can lead to dehydration, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and more.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 21 May 2025
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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palpitation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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palpitation
noun
pal·pi·ta·tion
ˌpal-pə-ˈtā-shən
: a rapid pulsation
especially
: an abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart (as that caused by panic, arrhythmia, or strenuous physical exercise)
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