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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Its symptoms include chills, dizziness and light-headedness, excessive sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, shortness of breath, trembling or shaking, and upset stomach or indigestion.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Common symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, a noticeable dip in immunity, and heart palpitations—all of which can feel scary in the moment.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Garza says that while she’s had palpitations in the past, she was never diagnosed with a heart condition.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This includes symptoms such as anxiety, cold sweats, headaches and heart palpitations.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Common symptoms of an iron deficiency include fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, a noticeable dip in immunity, and heart palpitations—all of which can feel scary in the moment.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Garza says that while she’s had palpitations in the past, she was never diagnosed with a heart condition.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This includes symptoms such as anxiety, cold sweats, headaches and heart palpitations.
—Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for palpitation
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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palpitation. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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