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Noun Concept

Categories: Physical examination

palpation tactual exploration Palpability palpable palpate

A method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) WordNet 3.0

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A method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Palpation is the process of using one's hands to check the body, especially while perceiving/diagnosing a disease or illness. Wikipedia

The feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient's body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumours, swelling, muscle tension, etc. OmegaWiki

The act of feeling or pushing on various parts of a patient’s body to determine medical condition such as the normality of organs or the presence or absence of tumors, swelling, muscle tension, etc. Wiktionary

In medicine. Wiktionary (translation)

IS A

examination

touch

checkup

PART OF

respiratory examination

HAS KIND

ballottement

DERIVATION

palpate

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