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palpitate definition

pal·pi·tate (pal′pə tāt′)

intransitive verb palpitated -·tat′ed, palpitating -·tat′·ing

  1. to beat rapidly or flutter: said esp. of heart action that one is conscious of
  2. to throb; tremble

Etymology: < L palpitatus, pp. of palpitare, freq. of palpare, to feel, stroke: see palpable

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