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

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Recent Examples of palpitation Understanding Dangerously Low Oxygen Levels Nitrous Oxide Leads to Nerve Damage People who inhale nitrous oxide might experience low blood pressure, heart palpitations, and headaches. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 The Longhorns played lockdown defense in Tuesday’s win over Missouri. Georgia at No. 5 Florida Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network Todd Golden’s Gators had a bit of a palpitation against the Gamecocks. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 According to the American Heart Association, common symptoms of a cardiac event, like a heart attack, include chest pain or pressure, lightheadedness, heart palpitations and irregular heart rhythms. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 Ginkgo biloba supplements interact with certain medications, like blood thinners, and may cause side effects, including headache, stomach upset, dizziness, palpitations, constipation, and allergic skin reactions. Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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