# palpitation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

## Etymology
From Middle French palpitation, from Latin palpitatio.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/palpitation