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Palpator

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pal·pate 1  (plpt)
tr.v. pal·pat·ed, pal·pat·ing, pal·pates
To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid. See Synonyms at touch.

[Latin palpre, palpt-, to touch gently; see pl- in Indo-European roots.]

pal·pation n.
palpator n.
palpa·tory (-p-tôr, -tr) adj.

pal·pate 2  (plpt)
adj.
Having a palp or palps.


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