palpate

(pal′pāt′)

transitive verb palpated, palpating

to examine by touching, as for medical diagnosis

Origin: < L palpatus, pp. of palpare, to touch: see palpable

Related Forms:

adjective

having a palpus or palpi

Origin: ModL palpatus: see palpus & -ate

See palpate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb pal·pat·ed, pal·pat·ing, pal·pates

To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid. See Synonyms at touch.

Origin:

Origin: Latin palpāre, palpāt-, to touch gently; see pāl- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

adjective

Having a palp or palps.

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