palpation

American  

[pal-pay-shuhn] / ˌpælˈpeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of palpation

First recorded in 1450–1500; from Latin palpātiōn-, stem of palpātiō “a stroking, flattery”; see palpate ¹ ( def. ), -ion ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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palpation

The sensors enabled the simulator to offer feedback never before available on palpation: the use of touch in clinical practice for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2013

Since the first rib is hidden behind the clavicle, the second rib is the highest rib that can be identified by palpation.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Brennan’s examination was conducted by the method of palpation the larynx.

From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2013

“Immediately following gas instillation,” wrote Levitt in the final paper, “air inside the pantaloons was constantly mixed via vigorous palpation over a 30-second period.”

From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2013

There was scarcely time to test adequately all hand and foothold, and examination of rocks by what surgeons term palpation is a sine quâ non in rock climbing.

From Above the Snow Line by Clinton Thomas Dent

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