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palpitation

Palpitation (noun) means an abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

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

From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.

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"palpitation" (noun) means an abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

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