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Nonpalpable

Cannot be felt by hand. In cancer, growths that are nonpalpable are too small to be felt, but may be seen on ultrasound or mammogram.

Mentioned in: Breast Ultrasound

nonpalpable

Physical exam adjective Referring to that which cannot be felt. Cf Palpable.

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