0 an examination of something, usually an organ or part of the body, by touching it with the fingers or hands --
Light infections especially were not detected by tongue palpation and carcass inspection.
No solid tumor could be found by palpation, so the thoracotomy incision was closed.
Palpation suggested that the apex was on the left side, in the anterior axillary line.
Palpation occurs at the time of initial contact and during mounting between beetles.
The ultrasound measurements provided more accurate information than condition score via lumbar palpation, for the interpretation of the mid-pregnancy feeding treatments.
Positive results for embryo palpation were recorded in 637 females of 28 species.
Rectal palpation as the preceding diagnostic method is in most cases carried out by general practitioners.
If wide separation has occurred, a distinctive gap may be felt over the symphysis, palpation of which will cause extreme discomfort and is probably diagnostic.
