palpate

[US]/ˈpælpeɪt/
[UK]/ˈpælpeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having feelers or sensory appendages
vt.to examine (a part of the body) by touch
Word Forms
Past Participlepalpated
Past Tensepalpated
Present Participlepalpating
Third Person Singularpalpates
Pluralpalpates

Phrases & Collocations

palpate abdomen

palpate lymph nodes

palpate pulse

palpate joints

palpate chest

palpate neck

palpate back

palpate skin

Example Sentences

the doctor will palpate your abdomen to check for any abnormalities.

during the examination, the nurse needs to palpate your pulse.

the veterinarian will palpate the dog's stomach to find the source of pain.

it is essential to palpate the lymph nodes during a physical exam.

doctors often palpate the joints to assess for swelling or tenderness.

when learning to palpate, medical students practice on each other.

she was taught to palpate the abdomen gently to avoid discomfort.

the therapist will palpate the muscle to identify tension areas.

it is important to palpate the area before making a diagnosis.

he learned how to palpate the spine to detect any misalignments.

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