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palpitate

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palpitate /ˈpælpəˌteɪt/ verb
palpitate
/ˈpælpəˌteɪt/
verb
Britannica Dictionary definition of PALPITATE
[no object] of the heart
: to beat quickly and strongly and often in a way that is not regular because of excitement, nervousness, etc.

— palpitation

/ˌpælpəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural palpitations medical [count]
usually plural