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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
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)