as in pulse
a rhythmic expanding and contracting a palpitation of the blood vessels

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Recent Examples of palpitation Granbury’s residents of all ages have experienced a long list of medical issues and emergencies since, including hypertension, heart palpitations, chest pain, migraines, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, ear infections, panic attacks, and more. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 25 July 2024 The condition known as long Covid or post-Covid syndrome (PCS) can cause extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, brain fog, dizziness, heart palpitations and muscle aches lasting for 12 weeks or more, according to the Nice guidelines. The Week Uk, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024 The disease, which causes a sharp chest pain that feels worse when lying down or breathing in and may cause a dry cough, trouble breathing, heart palpitations and fever, is often misdiagnosed at first. Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 This is because bounding pulses can mimic heart palpitations. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for palpitation 

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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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