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Webster 1913 Edition


Palpitation

Palˊpi-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
palpitatio
: cf. F.
palpitation
.]
A rapid pulsation; a throbbing; esp., an abnormal, rapid beating of the heart as when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or by disease.

Webster 1828 Edition


Palpitation

PALPITA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. palpitatio.] A beating of the heart; particularly, a preternatural beating or pulsation excited by violent action of the body, by fear, fright or disease.
1 A violent, irregular motion of the heart.

Definition 2024


palpitation

palpitation

English

Noun

palpitation (plural palpitations)

  1. An abnormal awareness of the beating of the heart.

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