Definition of PALPATE (Meaning of PALPATE), a 7 Letter Word

Pronunciation:		'palpeyt


WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[v] examine by palpation for medical purposes; as of body parts; "The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse"

PALPATE is a 7 letter word that starts with P.
	Synonyms:	feel

	See Also:	touch

Medical Dictionary

	Definition:	To examine by touch.

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	Palpation is a method of clinical examination in which the examiner attempts to feel the condition of the abdominal organs by applying his/her hands on the abdominal wall.