palpate

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/ˈpælpeɪt/ English

Definitions

verb

To examine or otherwise explore through touch, particularly in reference to an area or organ of the human body.“I palpated his expired heart.”

adjective

Of palp, or having palp.

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Synonyms

touch feel explore repalpate manipulate handle examine tactilize peruse detect examin look into pore over scope perlustrate anatomize

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