Etymology

palpitation

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Today it means: An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness. Full definition →

Middle French palpitation ← Latin palpitatio
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  1. Latin · derived frompalpitatio
  2. Middle French · derived frompalpitation
  3. English todaypalpitation

From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.

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