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palpate

Pronunciation: /palˈpeɪt/
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Definition of palpate

verb

[with object]
  • examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes: the skin of the lower neck must be palpated for cysts and infection

Derivatives

palpation

Pronunciation: /-ˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century (earlier (late 15th century) as palpation): from Latin palpat- 'touched gently', from the verb palpare

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