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Palpate
(redirected from palpating)

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pal·pate (plpt)
v.
To examine by feeling and pressing with the palms of the hands and the fingers.

pal·pation n.
palpa·tory (-p-tôr) adj.

Palpate
To examine the body by touching or pressing with the fingers or the palm of the hand.

palpate (pal´pāt),
v to examine the soft tissues with the fingers or hands.

palpate
to perform palpation.

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