palpitación

Definitions of palpitación
  1. noun
    an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
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    type of:
    latido, pulsación
    the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
  2. noun
    a shaky motion
    synonyms: cimbreo, estremecimiento, temblequera, temblor, trepidación, vibración
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    type of:
    movimiento
    a state of change
  3. noun
    a rapid and irregular heart beat
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    type of:
    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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