Main Entry: pal·pate

Pronunciation: \ˈpal-ˌpāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pal·pat·ed; pal·pat·ing

Etymology: probably back-formation from palpation, from Latin palpation-, palpatio, from palpare

Date: circa 1852

: to examine by touch especially medically

— pal·pa·tion \pal-ˈpā-shən\ noun