Definition of
palpate has definitions from the field of medicine
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[ verb ] (medicine) examine by palpation for medical purposes; as of body parts

Synonyms

feel

Examples

"The nurse palpated the patient's stomach" "The runner felt her pulse"

Related terms

touch medicine feel

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palpitate palpatory palpation palpitant

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