palpate¹

[pal-peyt]

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verb (used with object), pal·pat·ed, pal·pat·ing.

to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness.

Origin of palpate¹

1840–50; < Latin palpātus, past participle of palpāre to stroke, touch; see palpus, -ate¹

Related formspal·pa·tion, nounpal·pa·to·ry

[pal-puh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˈpæl pəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for palpation

Historical Examples

It is best to have a firm background when this "fingernail" palpation is used.
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The cause of the pain is made evident on inspection and palpation of the interior of the mouth.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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Cancer of the cardia cannot be felt by palpation of the abdomen unless the tumor extends down upon the body of the stomach.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
The consistence of cancerous tumors of the stomach is nearly always hard, as appreciated by palpation through the abdominal walls.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
By palpation the lower border of the liver can perhaps be felt and separated from the tumor in case this belongs to the stomach.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various

British Dictionary definitions for palpation

palpate¹

verb

(tr) med to examine (an area of the body) by the sense of touch and pressure

Derived Formspalpation, noun

Word Origin

C19: from Latin palpāre to stroke

palpate²

adjective

zoology of, relating to, or possessing a palp or palps

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Word Origin and History for palpation

n.

late 15c., from Middle French palpation, from Latin palpationem (nominative palpatio) "stroking, flattering, flattery," noun of action from past participle stem of palpare "to touch" (see feel (v.)). Used in English in literal sense.

palpate

v.

"examine by touch," c.1850, a back-formation from palpation, or else from Latin palpatus, past participle of palpare "to touch" (see feel (v.)). Related: Palpated; palpating.

palpation in Medicine

palpate

(păl′pāt′)

To examine by feeling and pressing with the palms of the hands and the fingers.

Related formspal•pa′tion n.pal′pa•tor′y (-pə-tôr′ē) adj.

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Examples from the Web for palpation

Historical Examples

It is best to have a firm background when this "fingernail" palpation is used.

The cause of the pain is made evident on inspection and palpation of the interior of the mouth.

Cancer of the cardia cannot be felt by palpation of the abdomen unless the tumor extends down upon the body of the stomach.

The consistence of cancerous tumors of the stomach is nearly always hard, as appreciated by palpation through the abdominal walls.

By palpation the lower border of the liver can perhaps be felt and separated from the tumor in case this belongs to the stomach.

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Word Origin

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Word Origin and History for palpation

n.

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v.

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Origin of palpate¹

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