drumming vs palpitation

drumming

noun
  • A noise resembling that of a drum being beaten. 

  • In many species of catfish, the sound produced by contraction of specialized sonic muscles with subsequent reverberation through the swim bladder. 

  • The act of beating a drum. 

palpitation

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

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