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palpate
to examine by touch, especially in a medical exam
Synonyms
- probe
- feel
palpate in a sentence
The veterinarian gently palpated the dog's abdomen to check for swelling.
During the checkup, the nurse carefully palpated the boy's stomach, searching for any sign of tenderness near his appendix.
Where it comes from
From Latin palpare 'to touch gently, stroke'
Memory hook
PALP-ate sounds like 'PALM-ate' — using your palm to feel for something.
Read it in context
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