Definition of Palpate

1. Verb. Examine (a body part) by palpation. "The runner felt her pulse"

Exact synonyms: Feel
Category relationships: Medicine, Practice Of Medicine
Generic synonyms: Touch
Related verbs: Feel
Derivative terms: Feel, Palpation, Palpatory

Definition of Palpate

1. to examine by touch [v -PATED, -PATING, -PATES]

Medical Definition of Palpate

1. To touch or feel. The liver's edge may be palpated. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palpate

paloverde
paloverdes
Palo Alto
palo santo
palo verde
palp
palp
palpabilities
palpability
palpable
palpable
palpable rale
palpably
palpal
palpate (current term)
palpate (current term)
palpated
palpates
palpating
palpation
palpation
palpations
palpatopercussion
palpator
palpator
palpators
palpatory
palpatory percussion
palpebra
palpebra

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