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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.’

Pronunciation

palpation

/palˈpāSH(ə)n/ /pælˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/