Palpitation vs. Palpation

Palpitationnoun

An abnormal beating of the heart that may be perceived by the patient, a result of excitement, exertion, or illness.

Palpitationnoun

A rapid pulsation; a throbbing; esp., an abnormal, rapid beating of the heart as when excited by violent exertion, strong emotion, or by disease.

Palpitationnoun

a rapid and irregular heart beat

Palpitationnoun

a shaky motion;

Palpationnoun

(medicine) The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient’s body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc.

Palpationnoun

Act of touching or feeling.

Palpationnoun

Examination of a patient by touch.

Palpationnoun

a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)

Palpation

Palpation is the process of using one's hands to check the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. Usually performed by a health care practitioner, it is the process of feeling an object in or on the body to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location (for example, a veterinarian can feel the stomach of a pregnant animal to ensure good health and successful delivery).