palpation

Noun

Meaning

Act of touching or feeling.

Examination of a patient by touch.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tactual exploration pressure reflexology shiatsu contact feel feeling handling touch manipulation touching tap massage rubbing rub
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Antonyms

knowledge loss malice avoid solution failure
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Hypernyms

touch examination touching scrutiny

Hyponyms

ballottement

Related terms

palpable palpitation palpability palpitate palpate palp

Examples

In TCM, the four diagnostic methods are: inspection, auscultation and olfaction, inquiring, and palpation. Source: Internet

However, there is weak evidence to suggest that the use of stabilization splints for the treatment of TMD may be beneficial for reducing pain severity, at rest and on palpation, when compared to no treatment". Source: Internet

The pulse deficit (difference between heart beats and pulsations at the periphery) is determined by simultaneous palpation at the radial artery and auscultation at the heart apex. Source: Internet

Renomegaly is a condition in which one or both kidneys are abnormally large, confirmed by abdominal palpation, ultrasounds, or X-rays. Source: Internet

;Size: * Class I (palpation struma): in normal posture of the head, it cannot be seen; it is only found by palpation. Source: Internet

It also involves palpation, or examination by feeling the size and shape of the pelvic organs. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

palpal palpatable palpate palpational palpator palpatory