palpates; palpated; palpating
medical
: to examine (part of the body) by touching it
The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.
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“Palpate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/palpate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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