I saw it in an answer, and I don't know what it means.
2007-09-03 03:30:26 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
pal·pate1 (păl'pāt')
tr.v., -pat·ed, -pat·ing, -pates.
To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid.
It is to feel usually using slight pressure. Vets feel for things like enlarged organs, presence of pups, tenderness etc.
2007-09-03 03:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
To Palpate means you feel around an area for any abnormalities or the absence of abnormalities. For example, when you go to the doctor and he 'palpates' (feels) your abdomen to make sure your intestines are normal without masses. Hope this helps.
2007-09-03 03:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Helen H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To palpate means to feel something with your hand. For example, when the vet palpates your dog's stomach, he gently squeezes it to check for growths, abnormal liver or kidney size, and checks if the dog is constipated. At that point, if he palpates and feels something fishy like a growth or tumor, he may do x-rays to rule out any serious problems.
2007-09-03 03:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by dimondld1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to touch or feel. I use that word a lot i am a massage therapist. I have to palpate the back a lot when looking for trigger points
2007-09-03 04:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by momof2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Palpate is when a medical professions, both veterinary and human, probes the body, most often the abdomen, to feel for abnormalities or certain medical conditions by hand.
2007-09-03 03:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
palpate (v.) To examine or explore by touching (an organ or area of the body), usually as a diagnostic aid.
2007-09-03 04:38:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Felt. When a vet palpates a uterus, he is feeling it for pups or lumps. A small amount of pressure is applied, with the opposing hand on the underside.
2007-09-03 03:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by ibbibud 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different translations of the bible would suggest love and charity are synonmus. Examples found in.1st Corrinthians ch. 13 vs. 1-17 illustrate this many times. I would enjoy hearing from a scholar of the languages used in those past times to clarify my understanding. The story of the "World's Poorest Philanthropist", Gilbert "Harold" Ewing II (myself) is the reason for this querry. The " act of grace", or charity, reffered to in the news interview, has posited this question and I lack the sort of education to provide any insights of true value.
2016-05-20 01:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just a fancy word word vets and stuff use to just feel around check to make sure every thing is ok the offical def. is ..
Palpation is used as part of a physical examination in which an object is felt (usually with the hands of a healthcare practitioner) to determine its size, shape, firmness, or location
2007-09-03 03:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Felt"
Used in a sentence: "The vet palpated the dog's abdomen"
2007-09-03 03:35:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋