noun
- the act of examining a part of the body by touching or pressing with the hands or fingers
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor used palpation to check for swollen lymph nodes.
- Palpation of the abdomen revealed tenderness in the lower right area.
- The nurse performed palpation to locate the patient’s pulse.
- During the physical exam, palpation helped identify the enlarged organ.
- Palpation is a basic diagnostic technique taught in medical school.
- The veterinarian used gentle palpation to examine the injured animal.