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palpitate

vi pal·pi·tate \ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt\
pal·pi·tat·edpal·pi·tat·ing

Medical Definition of PALPITATE

:  to beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly—used especially of the heart

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