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pal⋅pi⋅ta⋅tion
[pal-pi-tey-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | the act of palpitating. |
| 2. | an unusually or abnormally rapid or violent beating of the heart. |
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Palpitation
Pal`pi*ta"tion\, n. [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.
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Language Translation for : palpitation
Spanish:
agitación, palpitación,
German:
das Flattern,
Japanese:
動悸
palpitation
1483, from M.Fr. palpitation, from L. palpitationem (nom. palpitatio), from palpitare "to throb, to flutter," freq. of palpare "touch gently, stroke" (see feel (v.)). Verb palpitate is first recorded 1623.
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Main Entry: pal·pi·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "pal-p&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
: a rapid pulsation; especially : anabnormally rapid beating of the heart when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or disease
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palpitation pal·pi·ta·tion (pāl'pĭ-tā'shən)
n.
Perceptible forcible pulsation of the heart, usually with an increase in frequency or force, with or without irregularity in rhythm.
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