Noun: palpitation ,pal-pi'tey-shun- A rapid and irregular heart beat
"She experienced palpitations after drinking too much coffee"
- A shaky motion
"The palpitation of leaves in the breeze";
- shaking, shakiness, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration
Derived forms: palpitations
Type of: motion, symptom
Encyclopedia: Palpitation