Palpation

/pælˈpeɪʃn/
noun

The action of touching something, often a part of the body, to check for something medical.

The doctor used palpation to check for any broken bones in the patient's leg.
Visual representation of "palpation" - The action of touching something, often a part of the body, to check for something medical

Often appears as...

  • abdominal palpation
  • diagnostic palpation

Usage tips

Technical

noun

The action of touching something, often a part of the body, to check for something medical.

The doctor used palpation to check for any broken bones in the patient's leg.
Visual representation of "palpation" - The action of touching something, often a part of the body, to check for something medical

Often appears as...

  • abdominal palpation
  • diagnostic palpation

Usage tips

Technical

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Medical Procedure

Palpation is a medical technique, not just casual touching.

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During the examination, the physician performed palpation to locate the lump.
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Diagnosis Tool

Palpation helps doctors diagnose conditions without using equipment.

Illustration for Diagnosis Tool
Through palpation, the nurse could tell the child's swelling was not serious.
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Requires Expertise

Proper palpation is done by trained healthcare professionals.

Illustration for Requires Expertise
The palpation technique used by the specialist helped diagnose the infection.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Procedure

Palpation is a medical technique, not just casual touching.

Illustration for Medical Procedure
During the examination, the physician performed palpation to locate the lump.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Diagnosis Tool

Palpation helps doctors diagnose conditions without using equipment.

Illustration for Diagnosis Tool
Through palpation, the nurse could tell the child's swelling was not serious.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Requires Expertise

Proper palpation is done by trained healthcare professionals.

Illustration for Requires Expertise
The palpation technique used by the specialist helped diagnose the infection.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Procedure

Palpation is a medical technique, not just casual touching.

Illustration for Medical Procedure
During the examination, the physician performed palpation to locate the lump.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Diagnosis Tool

Palpation helps doctors diagnose conditions without using equipment.

Illustration for Diagnosis Tool
Through palpation, the nurse could tell the child's swelling was not serious.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Requires Expertise

Proper palpation is done by trained healthcare professionals.

Illustration for Requires Expertise
The palpation technique used by the specialist helped diagnose the infection.
Visual representation of the word "Palpation"

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