1. examined by touching or pressing with the hands, especially for medical diagnosis
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor palpated the patient’s abdomen to check for swelling.
• She palpated the lymph nodes in his neck during the examination.
• The veterinarian carefully palpated the dog’s leg to locate the injury.
• After the accident, the paramedic palpated his ribs for fractures.
• The nurse palpated the pulse at his wrist.
• The physician palpated the tumor to assess its size and texture.