Definition of palpation in English:
palpation
noun
See palpate
‘Some experts have called for ultrasonography and abdominal palpation to detect these aneurysms.’
- ‘Physical examination included sinus palpation and evaluation for nasal edema, erythema, or discharge.’
- ‘The physical examination also should include careful palpation of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen.’
- ‘Anorectal assessment consists of inspection, palpation and anoscopic examination.’
- ‘The physician can demonstrate how gentle palpation of the pain trigger point can reproduce the pain and its radiation over a wide area of the abdomen.’
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