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

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Recent Examples on the Web Those who do experience symptoms might report heart palpitations or a sense of a rapidly pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting. Lori Oliwenstein, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024 Animal studies have shown benefits HT7 for psychological and neurological disorders—and in treating symptoms associated with anxiety such as irritability, heart palpitations, and chest pain. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 Political statements peeked through here and there, but not enough to give producers palpitations. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024 Symptoms of each of these conditions vary, but common signs of a heart condition include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, swelling in the legs and ankles, and chest pain. Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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