1. a person who examines by touch or feeling, especially in medical diagnosis
Usage: medical

Examples

• The skilled palpator could detect subtle abnormalities through careful examination.
• As an experienced palpator, the doctor quickly identified the swollen lymph nodes.
• The medical student practiced becoming a competent palpator under supervision.
• A good palpator can distinguish between different tissue textures.
• The palpator’s gentle touch helped locate the source of the patient’s discomfort.