palp
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/pælp/
English
Definitions
noun
- A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
noun
- A fleshy part of a fingertip.
- Short for palpation.
verb
- To feel, to explore by touch.
adjective
- Palpatory; obtained by palpation.“palp blood pressure”
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Synonyms
palpuspedipalpfeelerpedipalpuspalpigerpalpiferpalpatorpediculatepalpimanoidpalpimanidpalulepalpicornpalicidpalatepollicipedidpaliguanidphalange