palpation

[US]/[pɑːlˈpeɪʃən]/
[UK]/[pɑːlˈpeɪʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the examination of a body part by touch; the act of feeling with the hands to examine a body part
v.to examine by touch; to feel with the hands to examine
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

palpation technique

performing palpation

palpation findings

palpation assessment

palpation revealed

initial palpation

palpation process

deep palpation

palpation skills

Example Sentences

the doctor used palpation to assess the patient's abdomen.

palpation revealed a firm mass in the patient's breast.

careful palpation is essential for diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries.

during the exam, the nurse performed palpation of the lymph nodes.

palpation of the pulse can provide information about cardiovascular health.

the physical therapist used palpation to identify muscle spasms.

palpation of the thyroid gland helps to detect abnormalities.

deep palpation was performed to evaluate the patient's spleen.

palpation of the joints can indicate inflammation or arthritis.

the student practiced palpation techniques on a model.

palpation of the skin can reveal areas of tenderness or swelling.

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