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Definition of Palpitation

1. Noun. A rapid and irregular heart beat.

2. Noun. A shaky motion. "The shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"

Definition of Palpitation

1. n. A rapid pulsation; a throbbing; esp., an abnormal, rapid beating of the heart as when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or by disease.

Definition of Palpitation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Palpitation

1. A subjective sensation of a rapid, irregular or forceful beating of the heart that the patient is aware of. Origin: L. Palpitatio (29 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palpitation

palpi palpi palpicorn palpifer palpiform palpiger palpigerous palping palpitant palpitate

palpitate palpitated palpitates palpitating palpitation (current term) palpitation (current term) palpitations palpitations palpitatio cordis palpless

palpocil palps palpus palpus pals palsgrave palsgraves palship palships palsical

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