pal·pate (p l p t )v. To examine by feeling and pressing with the palms of the hands and the fingers. pal·pa tion n.pal pa·tory (-p -tôr ) adj. |
Palpate
To examine the body by touching or pressing with the fingers or the palm of the hand.
Mentioned in: Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine
palpate [pal´pāt]
to perform palpation.
palpate (pal´pāt),
v to examine the soft tissues with the fingers or hands.
palpate
to perform palpation.
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