Palpitation vs. Palpate — What's the Difference?

A trembling or shaking.

To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid.

Irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart.

Having a palp or palps.

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

To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly (medical) in reference to an area or organ of the human body.

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

Of palp, or having palp.

A rapid and irregular heart beat

To examine for medical purposes by touching, as of body parts; as, the nurse palpated the patient's stomach.

A shaky motion;

Examine (a body part) by palpation;