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palpitate

/ˈpælpɪteɪt/

Meanings
  • The sensation or feeling of a strong, rhythmic beating or throbbing in the body, often associated with an increased heart rate.

    - "After a long run, I could feel the palpitation in my chest."
    - "The patient complained of palpitations, which made her feel anxious and uneasy."

Synonyms

flutter , pound , throb , quiver , tremble , vibrate
Rhymes
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patiate , create , rate , weigh , and many others
Homophones
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  1. palpitate, palpitate, palpate, paltate, and others


Variants
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palpitate , palpitated , palpitates , palpitating , palpitation , palpitations
Forms
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The word 'palpitate' can appear in different forms and conjugations depending on the context and language used. For instance, in English, the verb 'palpitate' can be conjugated in the following forms: palpitate (present tense), palpitated (past tense), palpitating (present participle), and palpitatedly (adverbial form). Similarly, in Spanish, the verb 'palpitar' can be conjugated in the following forms: palpito (present tense singular), palpitamos (present tense plural), palpita (present participle), palpitó (past participle), palpitaste (second person singular past tense), palpitamos (second person plural past tense), palpitó (third person singular past tense), palpitaban (third person plural past tense), and palpitara (present tense second person singular reflexive).


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'palpito', meaning 'a trembling or throbbing'.


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  1. arrhythmia: An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart's rhythm, which can lead to palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and even fainting or cardiac arrest.

  2. panic attack: A panic attack is a sudden and intense episode of fear or anxiety, which can lead to palpitations, dizziness, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, and even chest pain or fainting.

  3. hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which can lead to palpitations, dizziness, sweating, trembling, weight loss, diarrhea, and even shortness of breath or chest pain.

  4. hypoglycemia: Hypoglycemia is a condition in which the blood sugar level is abnormally low, which can lead to palpitations, dizziness, sweating, trembling, confusion, weakness, and even loss of consciousness or seizures.

  5. anxiety disorders: Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by excessive anxiety, worry, fear, apprehension, or phobia, which can lead to palpitations, dizziness, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, and even chest pain or fainting. Some of the most common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), panic disorder (PD), agoraphobia (AP), specific phobias (SP), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).


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In various cultures, palpitations are believed to have different meanings and interpretations. For instance, in traditional Chinese medicine, palpitations are considered as a sign of imbalance in the body, and different herbs and remedies are used to address the underlying cause of the palpitations. Similarly, in Ayurvedic medicine, palpitations are believed to be caused by an imbalance in the doshas, particularly the Vata dosha, and various treatments and remedies are used to restore balance in the body and alleviate the symptoms of palpitations.

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