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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

palpation

/ˈpælpəˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does palpation mean?

noun

The act of feeling or examining a part of the body by touch, especially to check for abnormalities or to assess the condition of an organ or tissue. A medical examination using the sense of touch.

Example

"The doctor performed a palpation of the patient's abdomen to check for any signs of illness."

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