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

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Recent Examples of palpitation And even though the study didn't have details about the severity of this side effect, palpitations might be a severe symptom of an abnormal heart rhythm condition.5 Severe allergic reaction is another serious side effect possible with any medication. Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024 Primary care physicians can diagnose the underlying cause of heart palpitations. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 If Fashion Month’s seasonal presentations set the industry’s pulse, fashion’s baseline is akin to heart palpitations. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Granbury’s residents of all ages have experienced a long list of medical issues and emergencies since, including hypertension, heart palpitations, chest pain, migraines, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, ear infections, panic attacks, and more. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 July 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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