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palpitate

pal·pi·tate [ pálpi tàyt ] (past and past participle pal·pi·tat·ed, present participle pal·pi·tat·ing, 3rd person present singular pal·pi·tates)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
beat irregularly: to beat in an irregular or unusually rapid way, either because of a medical condition or because of exertion, fear, or anxiety ( refers to the heart )

[15th century. < Latin palpitat-, past participle of palpitare< palpare "touch gently, palpate"]

pal·pi·tant adjective
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