1. the act of examining by touch, especially in medical diagnosis
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor performed palpations of the patient’s abdomen to check for abnormalities.
• Palpations revealed a small lump that required further investigation.
• The nurse was trained in proper palpations of the lymph nodes.
• During the physical exam, palpations of the pulse points were conducted.
• The veterinarian used gentle palpations to examine the injured animal.
• Medical students practice palpations on training models before working with patients.