palpation

[ pal-pey-shuhn ]

noun

the act of examining a person or thing by touch, especially a patient in order to make a diagnosis: His belly is distended, and on deep palpation I clearly feel a hard mass in the upper right quadrant.

Origin of palpation

First recorded in 1450–1500; from Latin palpātiōn-, stem of palpātiō “a stroking, flattery”; see palpate¹, -ion

He was just setting out to explore the place by a thorough palpation, when he heard steps coming down a stair.
The Princess and Curdie | George MacDonald
Local swelling is present and manifestations of pain are evident upon palpation of the affected area.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
By palpation evidence of pain is discernible, though very little swelling occurs.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
The obturation being incomplete, it may be impossible by palpation to decide that thrombosis really exists.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
The nearness of the exostosis to the tibiotarsal articulation can be definitely determined by palpation.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix

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