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Glossary - P

 palpitation

Definition:

  • palpitation - a rapid pulsation; especially abnormally rapid beating of the heart when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or disease

 

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis was first Diagnosed in 1849

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