Abnormal tremor accompanying a vascular or cardiac murmur; felt on palpation.
Vibration felt on palpation, especially over the heart.
A vibration which can be felt with the hands.
A vibration felt by doctors when examining the chest by touch (palpation). Thrill can be a sign of abnormal blood flow in the heart caused by a defective valve.
A vibration felt on placing the hand on the body. A heart murmur that is felt by placing the hand on the chest wall is said to be accompanied by a thrill.
A tremor or vibration felt on applying the hand to the surface of the body. It is felt particularly over the region of the heart in conditions in which the valve openings are narrowed or an aneurysm is present.
An abnormal tremor accompanying a vascular or cardiac murmur felt on palpation.
A palpable quivering sensation perceived when the palm is pressed against a specific region of the body. This thrill arises due to turbulent blood flow within an artery or the heart. The term is also applied to describe the sensation caused by fluid presence in the abdominal cavity, as in ascites.
A tremor sensed by positioning the hand over an underlying aneurysm, a heart affected by valvular disease, or hydatid cysts.