palpitation
CEFR: C2
An abnormal, noticeably rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat sensation felt in the chest.
Synonyms
- tachycardia sensation
- heart racing
Common Collocations
- heart palpitations
- suffer from palpitations
- experience palpitations
Example Sentence
Patients suffering acute panic attacks frequently report severe cardiac palpitations and shortness of breath.