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palpation

pal·pate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pal-peyt]
    • /ˈpæl peɪt/
    • /pælˈpeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pal-peyt]
    • /ˈpæl peɪt/

Definitions of palpation word

  • verb with object palpation to examine by touch, especially for the purpose of diagnosing disease or illness. 1
  • noun palpation examination by touching or feeling 1

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Origin of palpation

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin palpātus, past participle of palpāre to stroke, touch; see palpus, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Palpation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

palpation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for palpation

noun palpation

  • cuddling — Present participle of cuddle.
  • feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
  • fondling — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
  • grope — to feel about with the hands; feel one's way: I had to grope around in the darkness before I found the light switch.

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