Palpate

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.4 Synonyms

English

Etymology

From Latin palpāre

Pronunciation

păl'pāt'

Verb

to palpate

1. to examine, or otherwise explore, (usually an area or organ of the human body) by feeling it

   I palpated his expired heart.

2. of palp, or having palp

Synonyms

• Touch