what is the english word to mean 'medically examine a part of the body by touch'?

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what is the english word to mean 'medically examine a part of the body by touch'?

just like feeling the pulse etc.

2006-10-07 17:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by ramanathan s 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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Palpate. For instance, to palpate the lesion or to palpate the liver.

2006-10-07 17:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Palpate (from Latin palpation- palpatio, from palpatus, pp. of palpare): To examine by touch, especially medically.

... not to be confused with "palpitate": to beat rapidly and strongly

2006-10-08 12:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probe

2006-10-08 00:44:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Manipulate- to examine by hand.

2006-10-08 02:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

palpate.

2006-10-08 11:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋