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Palpitations

Definition(s)

Palpitations; unpleasant sensation of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart.

Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

A rapid pulsation; especially: an abnormally rapid beating of the heart when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or disease.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: February 25, 2013