1. of, relating to, or involving the sense of touch or tactile examination
Usage: medical/technical
2. capable of being felt or touched; perceptible to the touch
Usage: formal

Examples

• The physician used palpatory techniques to examine the patient's abdomen.
• A palpatory assessment helped the doctor detect the enlarged lymph node.
• The palpatory method is essential in physical examination training.
• Nurses develop strong palpatory skills through hands-on practice.
• The therapist relied on palpatory feedback to locate the muscle tension.