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

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Recent Examples of palpitation 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 Wen: The concern with too much coffee is about consuming too much caffeine, which can cause heart palpitations, anxiety, restlessness and difficulty sleeping. Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 Feb. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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