English Explanatory Dictionary

palpitation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

Pronunciation

/ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AnotherFriendlyHuman-palpitation.wav

Word forms

palpitation palpitations

Etymology

From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.

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