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a rhythmic expanding and contracting a palpitation of the blood vessels

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Recent Examples of palpitation May Cause Bone Loss Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism, and may present as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, shakiness, anxiety, weight loss, diarrhea, persistent thirst and itchiness. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Warning signs of too much intensity include extreme shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, and joint or muscle pain, Rochester says. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024 Not having enough iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and palpitations. Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024 And even though the study didn't have details about the severity of this side effect, palpitations might be a severe symptom of an abnormal heart rhythm condition.5 Severe allergic reaction is another serious side effect possible with any medication. Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for palpitation 

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“Palpitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpitation. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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