Associations to the word «Palpate»

Wiktionary

PALPATE, verb. To examine, or otherwise explore, (usually an area or organ of the human body) by feeling it.
PALPATE, adjective. Of palp, or having palp.

Dictionary definition

PALPATE, verb. Examine (a body part) by palpation; "The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse".

Wise words

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