noun
- a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat especially when caused by excitement, exertion, or illness
Usage: often used in plural
Examples
- She felt palpitations after climbing the steep stairs.
- The doctor asked if he had experienced any chest pain or palpitations.
- Anxiety can cause heart palpitations in some people.
- The medication may cause palpitations as a side effect.
- He went to the emergency room because of severe palpitations.
- Caffeine sometimes gives me palpitations if I drink too much coffee.