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Palpation (Noun)

Meaning

A method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The doctor performed a palpation of the patient's abdomen to detect any abnormalities.
  • During the medical exam, the physician performed a palpation of the patient's lymph nodes to check for swelling.
  • Palpation of the joints can help diagnose arthritis or other musculoskeletal disorders.
  • The nurse practitioner performed a palpation of the patient's arm to locate a suitable vein for an IV insertion.
  • Palpation of the spine can help identify misaligned vertebrae and other spine-related issues.

Synonyms

  • Tactual Exploration

Hypernyms

  • Scrutiny
  • Touching

Related Words

  • Palpate (verb)
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