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Cardiovascular

palpitation

pal-pih-TAY-shun

StatusNew

Definition

Sensation of a rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.

PathologyCardiovascular

Breakdown

Etymology

Latin: palpitare (to throb)

Practice