as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting a palpitation of the blood vessels

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Recent Examples of palpitation People can develop mental health problems and physical manifestations such as headaches, back pain, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and trouble concentrating. Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Untreated aplastic anemia can cause heart palpitations or lead to heart failure. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 At this time of life, women are also more prone to heart palpitations and their heart rate will also naturally increase. Anna Byrne, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024 Not getting enough water can lead to dehydration, which can cause fatigue, heart palpitations, low blood pressure, and, in severe cases, death. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for palpitation 

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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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