PALPATE


Meaning of PALPATE in English

[ pal'peɪt ]

■ verb examine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.

Derivatives

palpation noun

Origin

C19 (earlier (C15) as palpation ): from L. palpat- , palpare 'touch gently'.

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