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palpitation

UK
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

palpitationnoun
palpitations
pl
UK
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
palpitationSens médical.
She felt a palpitation in her chest after running up the stairs.
Elle a ressenti une palpitation dans sa poitrine après avoir monté les escaliers en courant.
Additional translations
tressaillementDans le sens de léger battement, frémissement ou mouvement convulsif sous l’effet de l’émotion.
Synonyms
fluttering
tremor
beating
pounding
throbbing
Antonyms
normalcy
rest
steadiness
regularity
serenity
tranquility
composure
stillness
calmness

Definitions

palpitationnoun
A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness.
She felt a palpitation in her chest after running up the stairs.
A trembling or quivering motion of any body part, especially when caused by strong emotion or excitement; a throbbing.
He felt a slight palpitation of his eyelid as the tension in the room grew.
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