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Vocabulary Entry
palpation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of examining a part of the body by touch, typically used in a medical context to assess a patient's condition.
Example Sentences
"The doctor performed a palpation of the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities."
"Palpation is a key technique in physical examinations."
"During the palpation, the nurse noted tenderness in the patient's lower back."
V
verb
To examine (a body part) by touch, often to detect disease or abnormalities.
Example Sentences
"The physician palpates the lymph nodes to check for swelling."
"She learned how to palpate the pulse during her training."
"Before the diagnosis, the doctor will palpate various regions of the body."