Palpate

Pronunciation

• enPR: pălʹpāt, IPA: /ˈpælpeɪt/

Origin

From Latin palpātus, perfect passive participle of palpō ("touch softly").

Full definition of palpate

Verb

1. to examine, or otherwise explore, (usually an area or organ of the human body) by feeling itI palpated his expired heart.

Synonyms

• touch

Adjective

1. of palp, or having palp

Related terms

• palp
• palpability
• palpable
• palpation
• palpiform
• palpitate
• palpitation