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Verb palpate has 1 sense
- palpate, feel - examine (a body part) by palpation; "The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse"
--1 is one way to touch
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
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Definitions from the Web
Palpate
Definition: To examine or explore a body part by touch, typically with the hands, to assess its size, texture, or location.
Part of speech: Verb
Senses:
- To medically examine or diagnose a patient by feeling the body parts.
- To touch or handle an object, especailly for the purpose of identifying its characteristics.
Usage:
Medical sense:
- During the physical examination, the doctor palpated the patient's abdomen to check for any irregularities.
- The nurse carefully palpated the patient's chest to determine the location of the pain.
General sense:
- He palpated the fabric to assess its quality before making a purchasing decision.
- The art appraiser palpated the painting to determine its authenticity.
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