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Palpate (Verb)

Meaning

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The doctor palpated the lump to assess its size and consistency.
  • The nurse carefully palpated the patient's throat, checking for any signs of swelling.
  • During the examination, the physician palpated the patient's abdomen, searching for any abnormalities.
  • She palpated her own wrist to take her pulse, feeling it racing rapidly after the workout.
  • The nurse found the patient's veins by palpating the area with her index and middle fingers.

Synonyms

  • Feel

Related Words

  • Palpatory (adjective)
  • Palpation (noun)
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