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pal·pate¹ (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 palpre, palpt-, to touch gently; see pl- in Indo-European roots.]

pal·pation n.

palpator n.

palpa·tory (-p

-tôr

, -t

r

) adj.

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Adj.

1.

palpatory - relating to or involving palpation

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