palpation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] 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) | |
| Synonyms: | tactual_exploration | |
| Related terms: | examination touch feeling ballottement | |
| Similar spelling: |
palpitation palpate palpitant palpatory |
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