palpate
1to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.
Origin of palpate
1Other words from palpate
- pal·pa·tion [pal-pey-shuhn] /ˌpælˈpeɪ ʃən/ noun
- pal·pa·to·ry [pal-puh-tawr-ee], /ˈpæl pəˌtɔr i/, adjective
How to use palpate in a sentence
The site of inoculation should be minutely examined at least at weekly intervals, and the neighbouring lymphatic glands palpated.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry EyreSwelling is very painful and when the affected legs are palpated, pain is manifested by flinching.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixIf the induration is well marked, the chancre can be palpated through the prepuce, and is tender on pressure.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThe end of the diaphysis may be palpated through the skin in front.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesThe radial artery was palpated to determine the presence of sclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: | Louis Marshall Warfield
British Dictionary definitions for palpate (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpælpeɪt) /
(tr) med to examine (an area of the body) by the sense of touch and pressure
Origin of palpate
1Derived forms of palpate
- palpation, noun
British Dictionary definitions for palpate (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpælpeɪt) /
zoology of, relating to, or possessing a palp or palps
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