pal·pate 1 (p l p t )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 palp re, palpt-, to touch gently; see pl- in Indo-European roots.]pal·pa tion n.pal pator n.pal pa·tory (-p -tôr , -t r) adj. |
| pal·pate 2 (plpt) adj. Having a palp or palps. |
palpate
Verb
[-pating, -pated] Med to examine (an area of the body) by touching [Latin palpare to stroke]
palpation n
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| Verb | 1. | palpate - examine (a body part) by palpation; "The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse" practice of medicine, medicine - the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard" touch - make physical contact with, come in contact with; "Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband" feel - grope or feel in search of something; "He felt for his wallet" |
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