0 an examination of something, usually an organ or part of the body, by touching it with the fingers or hands
Simple palpation for pedal pulses and testing for pinprick sensation will accurately identify a foot at risk.
An initial screening exam was performed by questionnaire and by direct palpation of the forearm during requested finger motions.
Palpation of the abscess revealed it to be doughy, and it was oedematous and painful.
Placement of sensors in the sleeve was determined in a quasi-custom manner by preliminary testing with palpation and manually placed sensors.
The tongue was gently pulled for examination and palpation on the ventral surface, especially the base.
Rectal samples were obtained aseptically from calves by rectal palpation.
On the feasibility of remote palpation using acoustic radiation force.
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.
