Palpatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or involving palpation.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The physician's palpatory examination revealed a tender area in the patient's abdomen.
- The physical therapist's palpatory skills helped her identify the source of the patient's muscle tension.
- A palpatory assessment of the patient's lymph nodes was conducted to check for swelling.
- The doctor used a palpatory technique tolocate the exact site of the patient's pain.
- Students in the massage therapy program practiced their palpatory skills by palpating each other's musculature.