I. ˈpalˌpāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably back formation from palpation
transitive verb
: to examine by touch : explore by palpation
intransitive verb
: to use the technique of palpation
II. adjective
Etymology: New Latin palpatus, from palpus + Latin -atus -ate
: having a palpus or palpi